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Glenn Franklin Wallace, age 87, of Brady, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his residence in Brady.

Glenn was born November 23, 1936, in Clarendon to L. L. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth (Naylor) Wallace. He grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School. Upon graduation, Glenn attended Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. While in Lubbock, Glenn married his high school sweetheart Patricia Knox on August 31, 1957. After earning his bachelors, Glenn began working for Wallace Monument, a company started by his father, in Clarendon. Glenn and Pat had two sons, Matt and Tony. After Pat’s passing, Glenn married Sandra Keel on July 8, 1966. Together they welcomed their daughter, Jill. They lived in Clarendon for 15 years before moving to Brady, Texas, where he purchased Brady Monument Company in 1983. After Sandi’s passing in 2002, Glenn married Sharron Harris on September 4, 2013, in San Antonio. He retired from the monument business in 2011.

Glenn was civically oriented and actively involved in both the Clarendon and Brady communities. In both towns, he served on the City Council, was an active member of the Lions club and was affiliated with the Men’s Golf Association. In Clarendon, he was actively involved in the Jaycees. In Brady, he served as the Mayor Pro Tem, for one year, was a founding member of the Economic Development Corporation and served as a volunteer for various organizations. As the owner of Brady Monument, Glenn expanded the business to serve many surrounding counties and towns as far as San Antonio. He took pride in his work and was fulfilled by his career. This is exemplified by a quote hanging in his office that reads, “I tip my hat to the maker of monuments for his is the only work that lasts forever” (Holmes).

As a Christian, Glenn was an active member of the Methodist Church. His unwavering faith guided him all the years of his life. Glenn was a professor at Clarendon Junior College where he taught algebra. He obtained his pilot’s license in Clarendon and loved flying any chance he could. His passions included Texas history, traveling, and visiting casinos. Most weekends, he could be found on the golf course where he earned the nickname “Tombstone” by his golf buddies. His travels took him to the beach, antebellum homes, and historical places in Texas. If you knew Glenn, you know his favorite colors were red and black in honor of his beloved Red Raiders. Glenn loved laughter, telling jokes and always chose a positive outlook. He loved his friends and family fiercely and his pearls of wisdom will live on in their memories forever.

He is survived by his wife Sharron Wallace of Brady, Texas; son Tony Wallace and wife Ronda of Lubbock, Texas; daughter Jill Mays of Brownwood, Texas; step-son Cory Webb of San Angelo, Texas; sister Doris White of Clarendon, Texas; grandchildren Maggie Broll, Will Mays, Jessica Jordan, Danielle Wallace, Bryan Clayton, Ashley Ashman; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Francis Johnson, wives Patricia Wallace and Sandi Wallace.

Funeral services were held on May 28, 2024, at the Methodist Church in Brady, Texas. Final funeral services were held in Clarendon on May 29, 2024, at the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Ford, officiating. Interment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Pallbearers in Brady and/or Clarendon include Will Mays, Wesley Broll, Logan Webb, David Hill, Ed Keith, Jeff Jordan, Cory Webb, Bryan Clayton, Mark White, Ty White, Trent White and Greg Leeper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Glenn Wallace may be made to Hope from the Heart, P. O. Box 1207, Brady, Texas 76825.