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Submitted: 2/1/21 • Approved: 2/1/21 • Last Updated: 2/4/21 • R384884-G384884-S3
Charles Franklin
July 13, 1919 - Mar 13, 2011
Madelyn
Jan 19, 1921 - Feb 10, 2013
Section: Mausoleum Garden
*Obituary
Dameron, Charles Franklin Charles Franklin Dameron died on March 13, 2011. He was born in Sherwood, Texas in 1919 and grew up in McCamey, an oil field boom town in West Texas. His father, William Franklin Dameron, came to Texas from Virginia and married Annie Mills Dameron, daughter of Texas pioneers. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Carroll and his sister Merle. After graduating from North Texas State Teachers College with a journalism degree, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served in World War II and the Korean War, and retired from the Naval Reserve as a Commander after 26 years of service. In 1946 he began his newspaper career with the Dallas Times Herald, where he served as a reporter, city editor, news editor, and retired as associate managing editor in 1983. He was active in a number of civic organizations, serving as president of the Press Club of Dallas, general chairman of the annual Gridiron Show, co-founder of the North Dallas Baseball League, member of the board of directors of the Dallas Community of Churches, and deacon and elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He is survived by Madelyn (Madge) Burgesser, whom he married in 1944, as well as his children and their spouses: Charles (Chip) and Joan Dameron of Brownsville, Mark and Ginny Dameron of San Antonio, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Joseph of Dallas. Grandchildren include Nicholas Rose, Adam Rose, Michael Dameron, and Charlie Dameron. Among his many passions were his fine woodworking projects, family trips, regular doubles tennis matches, and love of books. He was a remarkable man who gave selflessly to his country and community, with grace and good humor, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.The family is grateful for the loving care and attention provided by the wonderful staff at Sunrise at Hillcrest Assisted Living and VITAS Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice. An open visitation will be held at the Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 16, from 9:00 to 7:00. A memorial service will be held there on Thursday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m.
Published in Dallas Morning News from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2011.
*Obituary
Dameron, Madelyn "Madge" Burgesser Madelyn "Madge" Burgesser Dameron died on February 10, 2013. She was born in Darien, Connecticut on January 19, 1921 to Eugene T. and Grace Nichols Burgesser and had three older siblings: Elizabeth, Donald, and Edith. A talented artist, she graduated from Parsons School of Design, worked in the fashion industry in New York City, and designed patterns for Vogue. Madge met the love of her life, Charles F. Dameron Sr., at a USO dance during World War II, and she spent the rest of her life with him in Dallas, raising three children and enjoying many lifelong friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survived by her children and their spouses: Charles (Chip) and Joan Dameron of Brownsville, Mark and Ginny Dameron of San Antonio, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Joseph of Dallas. Her four grandsons are Nicholas Rose, Adam Rose, Michael Dameron, and Charlie Dameron. Among her many passions were family trips, love of books, gardening, and serving Westminster Presbyterian Church by helping in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Madge continued to paint all her life, specializing in portraits and landscapes, and she taught painting classes for many years. She made her home a haven of peacefulness for family and friends. Kind hearted and good humored, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family is grateful for the loving care and attention provided by the wonderful staff at Sunrise at Hillcrest Assisted Living and VITAS Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice. Memorial Service will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest on Friday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow.
Published in Dallas Morning News from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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