William Glenn Oliver

1942 ∼ 2022

William Glenn Oliver, 80, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Bobby Daniels. A reception for family and friends will follow the service.

Born in Lufkin, Texas, on January 16, 1942, Glenn was the son of Richard and Mary Oliver. He graduated from Lufkin High School in 1960, before going on to attend and graduate from Stephen F Austin in 1965. He started his career with Owens Illinois in Lufkin and then later transferred to Orange. After retirement he was co-owner of Harmon Chevrolet with Don and Carlton Harmon. Glenn was also part of an investment ownership group at Orange Bank, where he also served on the Board of Directors. He was also an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Orange and served on the personnel committee, he was a member and President of the Orange Lions Club, Ducks Unlimited, President of the Heritage House. Glenn served 3 terms on the Orange City Counsel, planning and zoning committee as well as Mayor Pro Tem. Glenn loved spending time with friends, family, and his business associates and enjoyed many trips with his wife, he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Richard and Mary Seale Oliver; and sister, Petie Chandler.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Oliver; daughter, Mary Claire Oliver; grandchildren, Jacob William Spiegel, and Samuel Oliver Mankin; his sisters-in-law, Eileen Simpson and husband David, Cathy Towns and husband Rhett, and Karen Vester; nieces and nephew, Gerry Ann Larabee and husband Tinker, Jan Crawford and husband John, Steve Mosley and wife Donna.

Condolences

Hiward And Joan Haddock February 25, 2022
Love and blessings for Martha and Mary Claire in the loss of your dear Glenn.From a brother 0-I family. Howard and Joan Haddosck
Darrell Grissom February 25, 2022
Mr. Oliver will be greatly missed. Praying for comfort and peace for the family during this tough time.
Jim Masters February 24, 2022
Martha, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family and flood you with wonderful memories in the coming days. Love you. Jim and Ann Masters.
Mike And Terry Gipson February 24, 2022
Dearest Martha, we are saddened to hear about the passing of your sweet Glenn. We are praying for you and your family this week. Sending you our love and many hugs. Mike and Terry Gipson
Anonymous February 22, 2022
Rays of Light Spray was purchased for the family of William Glenn Oliver.
James And Sharon Reeves & Vernice Massey February 22, 2022
James and Sharon Reeves & Vernice Massey purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of William Glenn Oliver.
Sharon Reeves February 22, 2022
I am so saddened by Glenn’s passing. I got to know him through his wife Martha as we were in nursing school together. He attended my wedding and was a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with Martha and Mary Claire. He will be greatly missed.
Maryann Markey February 22, 2022
My heart breaks for Martha and Mary Claire. Jim and I have been friends of Glenn and Martha for many years and cherish our friendship. I send my love and prayers to Martha and Mary.
Gerry Ann Larabee February 22, 2022
You've been a part of my life all these years, not always close enough to visit regularly but I always knew you were there. I will miss your phone calls Sonny.
Janine February 22, 2022
Mr.Oliver...was my neighbor .I have fond memories of he And Mrs Oliver ..My grandparents on moms side was John Thomas Oliver. In the theater of my mind we were distant relatives. .Yes Mr.Oliver was a fine Gent of our community .May his wife and daughter as well as all He leaves behind be comforted in knowing his last breath on Earth was His first before Our Lord & Savior
Tammy Yawn February 22, 2022
I am sooo sorry to hear this. I was his waitress at PKS Grill in Orange. I enjoyed waiting on Mr. Oliver and Mr. Vasek. They Always gave me a hard time and I'd give it right back LOL I enjoyed waiting on him and his wife Martha as well. We'd both gang up on him 🥰 He always drank water with Lemon and he didn't like aluminum foil on his Baked Potato :joy: My Sincere condolences to Martha and his Daughter :pray::pray:
Betty Harmon & Debora Lanciaux February 21, 2022
Glenn was a wonderful friend and partner to the Harmon family. He was a man with many hats in the community. Glenn had a mind of his own and made wise decisions. We can only imagine with laughter and love how Corky and Don met him at the Pearl's Gates with smiles and hugs.
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schedule Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

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schedule Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM