Hugh Hamilton Marshall Jr., lovingly known to family and friends as "Dusty", passed away surrounded by loved ones May 9, 2023, at Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Life is not just the passing of time. Life is a collection of experiences; their frequency and their intensity. Throughout Dusty's 78 years, he accumulated enough experiences to fill two lifetimes and truly lived each and every day to the fullest. Some of his fondest experiences began at an early age and were deeply rooted in athletic competition. Dusty was not particularly blessed with overpowering genetics being 5'9 and 175lbs in his prime. However, what he lacked in size he made up for with drive, determination, and a desire to win which never met an equal. He was known for his speed, quickness, power, and flat out toughness. This escalated him to being a standout Bellaire High School football recruit for North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) where he played running back opposite the great defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene. Dusty's passion for athletics, competition, teamwork, and coaching were evident until his last moments, as he joked about hopes for the Cowboys this season while watching the Dallas Stars. He was intimately involved in his sons' athletic ambitions coaching multiple teams for over a decade. Despite how busy he might have been or what other obligations he had on his plate, Dusty never missed a game, practice, or even an opportunity to play catch after work before dinner was on the table. In January 1967, during the height of the Vietnam War, Dusty was drafted out of college by the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant E-5 until being honorably discharged in February 1971. During this time, he was stationed in much of Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, and France before serving on the front lines in South Vietnam. While not often spoken about, Dusty shared a few of his war experiences later in life with a select few. He was immensely proud of his dutiful service and his love for this great country. Dusty was a man of unwavering integrity and character. His confidence was quiet, but never questioned. He had a gentleness about him which can only be gained through experiencing pain. He never sought to be the center of attention, but would not hesitate to crack a joke (likely inappropriate) resulting in a room full of tears from giant belly laughs. All of this cumulated in Dusty being the most authentic person his family and friends will ever know. He led by example and was never out worked a day in his life. He took great pleasure in crossing off items on his to-do list after a good hard day of work with a bourbon and Coke in hand and Lionel Richie playing in the background. Dusty would have said in life there are two pains: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces, regret weighs tons. Dusty never took the easy route and there was only one standard to adhere to-his. He never shied away from an ambition, task, or challenge because of perceived difficulty. He rolled up his sleeves and did the work. It's the quiet work he put in with his own two hands while no one was watching that separated him from others. He knew the only way to deserve something was to earn it, and to earn it required intentional grit, tireless effort, and an unyielding determination. Because of this, he leaves this world with no weight on his shoulders, no burden on his back. Dusty attacked life with an attitude of humility and gratitude. He used what he had to help others, always putting himself last. He understood his everlasting impact was not in what he accomplished, rather in how he accomplished it and how he helped others. The ripple effects of Dusty's touch are everlasting. Dusty cared deeply and fiercely for those he loved. He was a man of quality, not quantity. He had a great sense and intuition about people and would often say to his sons "you might be book smart, but I've been around, and I'm street smart." When asked his thoughts about someone, if he uttered "a mile wide and an inch deep" you knew exactly where they stood. His uncanny ability to surround himself with friends and family of the utmost character and moral fiber resulted in a close-knit group he was proud to love, support, and protect. He would gladly, and without question, give you the shirt off his back, not acquiescing until you were safe and taken care of. He was blessed with a marriage of 35 years which only his wife's collision with cancer could have ceased. Despite the devastating dismay, Dusty battled through the agony and breathlessness left in cancer's wake, and by God's good grace was fortunate to again find love and dedicate himself to another. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Diane Marshall; mother, Betsy R. Marshall; father, Hugh H. Marshall Sr.; sister, Ann McIntire; and brother-in-law, Jim G. Miller. Dusty is survived by his wife, Kaye Marshall; brother Bill Marshall and wife Marty; sister, Ginny Duplantis; his son Hudson and wife Sarah; his son, Chase; his daughter, Page; his brother-in-law Russell and wife Joy; his brother-in-law Kyle and wife Dawn; sister-in-law, Susan; and his grandchildren Hogan, Holden, Noah, Kai, and Skyler. Wisdom is gained through experience; through triumph facing adversity; through resilience overcoming struggle. Discipline and determination are essential to withstand all of life's challenges. Dusty conquered all he was faced with and shared the wisdom he acquired with empathy and elegance. Above all else he cherished his relationships with family and friends and there is no depth to which he would not go for those he loved. A quote from one of his favorite movies to watch with his family, The Sandlot, is "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." Dusty was both a hero and a legend. His rapid departure from this world leaves a void incapable of being filled, but his presence, guidance, and legacy will forever live on and benefit countless others to come.

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston road

Dallas, Texas 75252

214-306-6700