| LONGLEY, Glenn Lawley: 13 Feb 1906 - 27 Aug 1995
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Austin American-Statesman (TX) - August 30, 1995
Glenn L. Longley was born February 13, 1906, in Ozona, Texas, the son of Cam Longley and Josephine Frances (Young) Longley, and passed away at his home in San Marcos, Texas, on August 27, 1995, at the age of 89. Mr. Longley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cleo Mittie (Tipton) Longley; son, Dr. Glenn Longley Jr. and wife, Frances of San Marcos; daughter, Sharon Kay Cummins of Austin; grandchildren, Kelly (Longley) Covey and husband, Mark of Covington, Kentucky, Kristy Lee Longley of Austin, Katherine Camille Longley of San Marcos, Glenn Campbell Longley of San Marcos, Glennis (Wilson) Noble and husband, Steven from Temple, and Charles Virgil Wilson Jr. from Chicago, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Sarah Covey and Noel Longley; brother, Col. (Ret.) Cam Longley Jr. of Brigham City, Utah; sister, Josephine Curry of Del Rio, Texas. He also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Eunice Louise (Rose) Longley; granddaughters, Kim and Kara Longley; brother, Cole Longley; and sister, Gretchin Word. He was raised in Ozona, Texas, and ranched for about 25 years in Terrell and Val Verde Counties, then moved to Blanco County in 1949, where he ranched for another 20 years. He raised cattle sheep and goats until his retirement. As a young man he carried the mail in a Model A form Ozona to Barnhart and surrounding areas. He was a colorful story teller and enjoyed talking about his ranching days, horses and hunting. He was very friendly and enjoyed talking to people. His firm handshake and pleasant nature will long be remembered. He was a member of the University Church of Christ in San Marcos. Mr. Longley was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge, having been a Past Master. He had been a member in Sanderson, Johnson City and Georgetown. He had also been a member of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Patron in Johnson City. He was a past member of the Georgetown and San Marcos Noon Lions Club. While ranching in Blanco County he was a member of the local ASCS Committee and was also very active in the Farm Bureau and served as precinct Election Judge for the A. Robinson Community area. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1995, at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. Burial will be at 12 noon Thursday, August 31, 1995, in West Lawn Cemetery in Del Rio, Texas. Services will be conducted by Buddy Martin, Minister of the University Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the San Marcos River Foundation, P.O. Box 1393, San Marcos, Texas 78667. Special thanks go to his home nurses aids and Home Health of Central Texas. Arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home, San Marcos. (512) 396-2300.
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