Mark Howard Glantz

Mark Howard Glantz Mark Howard Glantz, “Papa Mark,” age 76, of Farmers Branch, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2026, in his home. Mark was born in Miami, Florida on November 5, 1949, to Frances and Sidney Glantz. He told stories about walking to Temple with his father and playing with his cousins, some of whom he visited when they were still in New York. He graduated from Southwest Miami High School in 1967, where he participated in track and field. He later moved to Dallas, where he spent the majority of his life. He met his first wife, Dawn Robertson, at the Dallas Apparel Mart while he was working for his Uncle Jerry Frankel, who manufactured dresses. They started Glantz Co. as representatives for clothing manufacturers—and traveled all over the country. They lived a fashionable and fun life and loved adventures, including skiing in Aspen, throughout the late 1970s and 80s. They were married in 1979 and brought two girls into the world, Elizabeth and Erica. They had multiple cats and two wonderful homes. They divorced in 1993. In 1996, he married Diana Evans (daughter Christie), who sadly passed away in 2005. His daughters married and gave him five grandchildren, who he loved dearly. After leaving the clothing business, he worked for a few years on the side as a blackjack dealer in Memphis. But for the duration of his career, he excelled in his work at Olan Mills in their church division, earning multiple awards and titles for his sales and attentive customer service. He was active in many hobbies throughout his lifetime, but tennis was his passion (and he was very good), which he continued to play until he passed. He also enjoyed time with his friends at the community center. He traveled to visit friends and family and spent time exploring Alaska, along with other fabulous adventures over the last several years. He was able to attend numerous major tennis tournaments, which he loved. Dad fought hard to win against cancer. He researched and learned a ton and pushed forward no matter what. He battled many health problems in the most recent years, but he never gave up, nor let it stop him from doing the things he wanted and loved. He had many close friends in his lifetime—and we have had the pleasure, even in unfortunate circumstances, to get to know many whom we hadn’t met. He was a loving man and had a good heart. He was quite a character and a jokester too. He was very interesting, smart and particular. He never missed a birthday or holiday card. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Sidney, and several close friends who were like family to him. Mark is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Michael “Cody”) and Erica (Wesley), grandchildren Kelsey, Melody, Acen, Claire and Cora, siblings Cary (Debbie) and Sara (Michael), nieces and nephews Sidney, Gabriel, Freda Ruth, Jillian and Abigail, and other family and friends. We, his family, sincerely wish to thank everyone who has supported our dad and helped us during this difficult time. Services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00am at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, in the Mount Sanai section. In lieu of flowers and is observance of Jewish tradition, we request any desired contributions be made toward the purchase of memorials or keepsakes in his memory. Please use one of the following methods: Venmo: @Liz-Patton-22 Zelle: empatton@icloud.com or 502-468-6500 Paypal: empatton@icloud.com Mail to 1426 Chantilly Ln, Franklin, TN 37067

Mark Howard Glantz

November 5, 1949 - June 5, 2026