Charles Edward Glass

Charles Edward Glass, age 80, of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory with Rev. Eddie Booth officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, August 21 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Charles was born on November 14, 1939, in Cooperton, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Thelma (Emmons) Glass. He grew up in Mountain View, Oklahoma and graduated from Sudan High School in Oklahoma. Charles began his career with Western Electric in Oklahoma City. He then transferred to Mesquite in 1972, to continue to work for Western Electric, which later became AT&T, retiring as a supervisor in 1990. On June 29, 1977 he was united in marriage to Charlene Adams in Rockwall, Texas. Charles enjoyed raising and taking care of his Black Angus Cattle.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Charles is survived by his wife, Charlene Glass of Hillsboro; children, Bruce Glass and wife, Rachel of Hillsboro, Richard Glass of Plano, Alan Glass and wife, Cheryl of Rowlett; stepson, Randy Overton and wife, Carolyn of Waxahachie; stepdaughter, Yolando Overton of Hillsboro; brother, Joe Glass and wife, Janice of Mountain View, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren, Clayton Glass and wife, Shelby of Hillsboro, Lacy Stevens and husband, Chase of Itasca, Baylee Glass of Hillsboro, Brylee Glass of Hillsboro, Allee Pence and husband, Randy of Rockwall; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren, Brandy Doyle and husband, Troy of Grandview, Derek Overton of Waxahachie; 6 step great-grandchildren and 1 step great-great granddaughter.

Thank you to Sharon Littlejohn and Trenton for their compassion and support. Thank you so much to the Community Providence Hospice for their comfort and care through this time.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1512 Lake Air Drive Waco, Texas 76710.