Mark Anthony Dearborn

Mark Anthony Dearborn, 56, of Burleson, TX, tipped his cap for the final time on February 19, 2024.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 5, 1967, Mark swung into the life of a military family and lived in several states in the U.S. prior to the family settling in Richmond, ME. Mark graduated high school from Richmond High in 1986 and his Varsity Basketball team still owns the only Gold Ball in the trophy case. After graduation, Mark joined the Air Force and then the Texas Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged in 2000.

Mark returned to Fort Worth, TX to escape the cold winters in Maine. He embraced life in Texas, always ready to spin a yarn or share a laugh, especially if it was about his golf game, his beloved Texas Rangers or his famous tattoo. His heart was as warm as a Texas afternoon, and he never encountered a stranger he couldn't befriend or a bar sport at which he didn't excel.

On the home front, he was the MVP for his wife Heather, his children Patrick and Carissa, and son's girlfriend Kayla. His team of siblings-Lawrence Jr and wife, Danette; Rose and husband, David; Charlie and wife, Kathy; Tom and wife, Lissa; and Ann and husband, Steven-will fondly remember his competitive spirit and camaraderie. Additionally, his many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and chosen family and friends will continue to keep his generosity and kindness alive through their memories. Preceding him in the great dugout in the sky were his parents, Lawrence Sr and Gisela, and his sister, Christine.

Mark's leisure league included golf, bar sports, and being a spectator extraordinaire for baseball and hockey. Some of his proudest moments include hitting a hole in one, throwing out the first pitch at a Rangers game and showing off the Dallas/Fort Worth area to anyone that came to visit. He was a true utility player in the game of life.

Fans and friends are invited to a home run celebration of Mark's life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Oscar's Restaurant from 1pm-5pm. The address is 1581 SW Wilshire Blvd, #101, Burleson, TX 76028. It's sure to be a grand slam of memories and merriment. (A live band is scheduled for that evening if you care to enjoy that as well.)

Instead of sending flowers, please consider hitting a homer for charity by donating to one of the following causes:
- UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center at engage.utsouthwestern.edu (click Donate Now and designate your donation to the Simmons Cancer Center)
- East Texas Angel Network at www.easttexasangelnetwork.com (click Gifts and Memorials)
- Community Healthcare of Texas at www.chot.org (click Donate)
- Homes for Our Troops at www.hfotusa.org (click Donate)

As the final inning of Dearborn's life comes to a close, his legacy and jovial spirit will continue to light up the scoreboard. He may have hung up his cleats, but his stories and good deeds will keep the stadium lights on for years to come.