Frank Ray Glass

sleep on August 11th 2020 at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living in Katy, Texas.

Frank was born in San Angelo, TX, but has been a long time resident of

Houston and neighboring counties for most of his life. He is a 1953

graduate of The University of Houston School of Architecture and was a

member of Sigma Nu and the Frontiersmen. He has been employed with

several firms, most notably, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine in 1960

and was the Chief Architect of Public Works for The City of Houston from

1989 – 1996. He was honored by the city in 1996 when he retired.

Frank moved to Grimes County in 1997 and served as their Commissioner

from 1998-2002. He was an active member of the Grimes County

Republican Committee.

Frank was a founding member of the MG Car Club of Houston and served

as President for a term. He has 4 antique MG cars in his personal

collection.

Frank was also a long time member of Planters Lodge, number 147,

located in Plantersville, TX. He was a lifetime member of the Houston

Livestock Show & Rodeo and served on the parade committee.

Frank served as a Field Artillery Sargent in the Army National Guard from

1949 – 1952

Frank is survived by his three children; Forrest Glass of Abilene, TX,

Melissa Hanst (Glass) of Houston, TX, and Michael Glass of Katy, TX. He

is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Brian Glass, Laura Parker (Glass),

Cody Glass, Elizabeth Glass, William Hanst, and Amanda Hanst. Frank is

also survived by 2 step-grandchildren; DL Gibson and Celia Orcutt. Frank

is also survived by 6 great grandchildren.

There will be a private graveside service on Saturday, August 15th , at

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston, TX.

In lieu of flowers the family is offering these charities for tax free

contributions.

Katbird Aviation Ministries, Inc. (Frank was a founding member)

5365 Wagon Wheel Ave.

Abilene, TX 79606