Jack Wayne Glidden

Jack Wayne Glidden passed away peacefully in his home on November 9, 2022. Jack was born January 2, 1941 in Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1959 where he lettered in Football and Track and served as President of the Student Council. Jack attended Baylor University and the University of Houston. In August of 1963 Jack married the love of his life, Judy Pyron. Jack and Judy lived in the Houston area as well as Chicago and they traveled the world during their marriage. Together they had 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jack loved his family, his dogs, a good joke and his Lord. He served his church as a Deacon, a Sunday school teacher and as a trustee. He went on mission trips and served faithfully as a Gideon for many years. Jack worked for Texaco for 30 years, where he started in the mail room and worked his way up to sales director. After retiring from Texaco, he started a second, 22-year career as a Vice President of Sales for Old World Chemicals. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Billie Glidden, his sister Nancy Sulzer, his father and mother in law Metz and LaVerne Pyron and his brother in law Metz Pyron, Jr. Jack is survived by Judy, his faithful wife of 59 years, his daughter Janna Sewell and her husband Dennis of Spring, Texas, his son John Glidden and his wife Sabrina of St. Louis, Missouri, his daughter Julie (“Missy”) Allen of Madisonville, Texas, his son Jerry Glidden and his wife Brandy of Spring, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jonathon Glidden and his wife Kabrianne, Judy Connor and her husband Aaron, Alexander Glidden, Nicholas Sewell, Cole Allen, Kaylea Glidden, Shelby Allen, Cassidy Glidden, Max Allen, Abigail Glidden, Gavin Glidden and his great grandchildren Andrew and Molly Connor. He is also survived by his sister in law Pat Pyron of Rockport, Texas, his sister in law Patricia McGowan and her husband Ross of Spring, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack had a special saying that he repeated to everyone he met, “keep your powder dry” which means always be prepared. Jack was a good and faithful servant, ever prepared. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 14th between 5-8 p.m. and the funeral service, officiated by Scott Powers, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15th, both at Addison Funeral Home located at 18630 Kuykendahl Road, Spring Texas 77379. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral at Tranquility Oaks cemetery located at 22302 Hildebrandt Road, Spring, Texas 77389.

Jack Wayne Glidden

January 2, 1941 - November 9, 2022