George Wilks Hallmark

George Wilks Hallmark, 85, of Dallas, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the afternoon of December 15, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandra L. Hallmark, of Dallas, his daughter and son-in-law Natalie H. & Richard B. Silver, of Woodstock, GA., and his daughter Andrea Hallmark, of Dallas. He is also survived by a large, blended family including his stepchildren; Delia A. Johnson, of Dallas, Vicki L. & Perrin D. Sheil, of Liberty, MO., and Dewey L. Murdock II., of Liberty, MO. George and Sandra’s family includes 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Earnest E. & Etta Hallmark, of Kemp, TX, and Robert & Betsy Hallmark of Kalispell, MT, as well as countless other family and friends. George is preceded in death by his first wife, Janis Walker Hallmark, his mother and father, Earnest E. & M. Lucille Hallmark, and his brother, Carl L. Hallmark.

George was born in Terrell, Texas but moved to Dallas before the age of one. He always considered himself a “Dallas Man.” He had many jobs starting at a very young age, including a paper route throwing the Dallas Morning News, while he attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a member of the class of 1958. His career began soon after, and he started in the mail room and rose to the title of Senior Executive Vice President during his over 40 years with Alexander & Alexander, of Texas. His expertise was in brokering high-risk oil and gas insurance with houses such as Lloyds of London. This work required a great deal of international travel, something he greatly enjoyed. After his retirement at age 59, he enjoyed golf and fishing while spending time at his lake house in East Texas.

After the death of his first wife, he got a second chance at love when he was introduced to Sandra Murdock. The couple married in 1999 and lived for many years in Preston Hollow. Most recently, the couple have resided at Ventana Towers, on Central Expressway in Dallas.

A private burial will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church on January 8, 2026, from 1-3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please give to one of George’s favorite charities, North Texas Food Bank.