| Marker Number |
12739 |
| Atlas Number |
5125012739 |
| Marker Title |
Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. |
| Index Entry |
Formby, MarshallClinton, Jr. |
| Address |
CR 103 |
| City |
McAdoo |
| County |
Dickens |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
312646 |
| UTM Northing |
3733534 |
| Subject Codes |
state official |
| Marker Year |
2002 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
McAdoo Cemetery, Sec B, Row P, Plot 15 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. (APR. 12, 1911 - DEC. 27, 1984) Marshall Formby moved with his family from Hopkins County, Texas, to McAdoo at the age of five and worked most of his life for the betterment of West Texas. A graduate of Spur High School, Formby earned a degree in government from Texas Tech University before serving in World War II. A pioneer radio station owner in several West Texas towns, he later completed a law degree. His public service continued as a Texas Highway Commissioner and member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents. Active on many civic and cultural boards, Formby received numerous honors and awards. Recorded - 2002 |
