FRANK DALLAS

Lieutenant Colonel FRANK J. DALLAS (Ret.)   
Of Clifton, Virginia died peacefully while sleeping on Friday, January 13, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and other ailments. He was 92 years old. Frank John Dallas was born on November 25, 1924, at Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. His father was a coal miner and he was the oldest of six children. While still in high school, he enlisted in the Army during World War II and fought in Italy, France, Belgium and Germany, where he was awarded both the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor in combat. Frank served over 26 years in the Army and also was in combat infantry units in both the Korea and Vietnam wars. As a young Captain, he completed Special Forces training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and remained in Special Forces throughout the rest of his Army career. After retiring from the Army, he worked as a draftsman and project designer for the Fayetteville City Engineer. He also enjoyed more time for his lifelong passions for hunting, fishing, woodworking, and square dancing. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Josephine (Jo) Tarone Dallas; son, Ed (Mary Jo); daughters, Nancy (Jim) and Patty (Ray); seven grandchildren who adored their Poppie; a brother, Dale; as well as, many nieces and nephews.  Lieutenant Colonel Dallas will be buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Frank's name at Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Road on Saturday, January 21 at 12 p.m. The family will host a reception following Mass for family and friends at their home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to the Clifton Lions Club, PO Box 41, Clifton, Virginia 20124 or to Camp Hometown Heroes: (www.hometownheroes.org).