Max H. Post

CAPT Max H. Post, USNR (Ret.) was born in Mangum, Oklahoma on September 3, 1933, to Ira and Fannie Dan Post. He passed away peacefully at his Dallas home, on July 4, 2026, just two months shy of his 93rd birthday. Max graduated as the Valedictorian from Ocina High School, in Oklahoma, and then headed to the University of Oklahoma. As an undergraduate student, he enrolled in the Naval JROTC, and if ever asked why that branch, he responded: “it had the shortest line.” Graduating with his B.S. degree in Industrial Management Engineering in 1955, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve, serving two years at the US Naval Amphibious Base in Little Creek, VA. After that assignment, he returned to the University of Oklahoma and earned his Master of Engineering in 1959.

Upon graduating, Max moved to Dallas, which led to three major life events: a thirty-nine year career at Texas Instruments, a sixty-seven year membership at Wilshire Baptist Church, and a forty year marriage to the love of his life, Candy Post.

After moving to Dallas, Max joined Texas Instruments as an Operations Research Analyst and over the years held a broad range of responsibilities such as Manager, Advanced Facilities - Chemical Materials, Manager of Silicon Processing and held numerous roles at Worldwide TI Supply including Division Controller, Head of European Operations and Head of US Operations. In 1979 he was promoted to lead the investor relations department and was responsible for communications with the financial community and shareholder relations, until his retirement in 1998 as Vice President, Investor Relations. During his professional career, he was a member of the National Investor Relations Institute and the Global IR Council of the Conference Board, where he served as Chairman.

Max joined Wilshire Baptist Church in December 1959, after learning about its large singles group. This led to joining the choir and meeting Candy Walling, whom he would marry on October 12, 1972. The newlyweds moved to England, where Max continued to work for Texas Instruments. They returned to Dallas in 1975 and welcomed their three children: a son, Matthew in 1975, followed by twin daughters, Cindy and Becky, in 1977. Wilshire would continue to be a steadfast fixture in their lives, as they raised their children and Max served lovingly as a Deacon for many years, eventually earning the emeritus deacon status, as well as serving on numerous committees.

During his time in Dallas, he continued to serve in the Seabee Reserves, until retiring as Captain, with twenty-one years of total service. While in the reserves, his US Naval Seabee Reserves Unit, NMCB-22, was recalled to active duty to Vietnam in 1968, for one year. During his time in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, among other commendations. He was extremely proud to be a Seabee and lived the “Can Do” motto. Even after his retirement, he spearheaded the yearly NMCB-22 reunions with the men that served with him and always enjoyed his time spent with them over the many decades.

Following retirement from TI, he started a new volunteer life that would change the lives of so many people and agencies. He was a founding member of the TI Alumni Association, serving as its first President. He was active in supporting computer education for senior citizens, which included creating a computer lab at Wilshire, where he taught classes for twenty-three years. He called it his “computer ministry.” That ministry impacted not only thousands of seniors but also many non-profit organizations, including programs helping refugees and visually impaired people.

He served six years on the board of The Senior Source; was a member of the Executive Committee, member of the Long Range Planning Committee and named an Honorary Director. He was a member of the Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and also proudly supported Helping Hands Ministries and the Center for Vital Longevity through the University of Texas Dallas (UTD).

In 2016, Max received the Mayfair Award, given by Mayor Rawlings, recognizing his service and dedication to the citizens of Dallas. Max was also the 2019 recipient of the Molly H. Bogen Service Award, given through Senior Source.

Beyond volunteering, Max had a passion for history. He never turned down a chance to talk to family, friends and even strangers about things ranging from the history of Greer County to the creation of the integrated circuit. Family history was especially important. There was never a family vacation planned where there wasn’t a stop in an obscure courthouse in some small town so that he and Candy could continue their research into both of their family’s genealogy. Partly through this research Max wrote several books intended for our family, including “The Willow Community” and lengthy family histories for both sides of the family. His last book was distributed widely to the family at a recent family gathering.

In the mid 2000’s as part of the TI’s celebration of its 75th year anniversary, Max volunteered to co-lead a group of TI retirees to research and write a book on the history of the company titled “Engineering the World: Stories From the First 75 years of Texas Instruments.” Following the publication of the book, TI donated its historic archives to SMU and Max was part of a group that worked tirelessly over several years to help process the collection for transfer to SMU. Max also served on the Wilshire Baptist History Committee and their preservation of the church’s early formation and history played a big role in the church’s 75th year anniversary celebration which was held this past June.

Max is survived by his son, Matthew Post (wife Mariya), of Valencia, Spain, daughters Cindy Post and Becky Post, of Tulsa, OK, and two precious grandchildren, Ruby Candace Post and Aaron Theodore Post. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Candy Post, his parents Ira Post and Fannie Dan Allsup, his sisters Barbara Hamilton and Carolyn Post Shook. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Max would tell you his greatest accomplishments were his children and grandchildren. He absolutely loved being promoted to “PeePaw” and would happily share pictures of Ruby and Aaron at any given moment. Max was a true servant leader. His work ethic was strong. His motivation was to serve the Lord and treat others as Christ instructed us: with love, with patience and with compassion. Upon entering Heaven, there’s no doubt he heard the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Well done.”

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, July 11, at Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Rd, Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Senior Source or Wilshire Baptist Church, with a note to go towards Pathways to Ministry. The service will also be livestreamed and can be accessed from Wilshire Baptist Church’s YouTube channel.