Earl " Glen " West

Glen married Elaine Kerwin West, January 25, 1969 and loved her throughout her life. Glen was blessed to have Patsy Davidson as his companion and best friend for the past ten years.

Glen loved coaching football and teaching at Thorndale High School where he was the defensive coordinator for three football State Championships and assistant coach for one baseball State Championship. He raised, showed and judged Registered Longhorn Cattle and loved being outdoors. He also loved to write poetry.

Glen served our country in the United States Army before graduating from the University of Texas, Austin.

Glen is preceded in death by his wife Elaine, parents Charley and Eleanor West, and brother Billy “Rusty” West.

Glen is survived by his best friend Patsy Davidson; sister Linda Bible and husband Gary; children Courtney Hislop and husband Greg; Tina Byrne and husband Daniel; Sam West and wife Stormy.

Glen’s pride and joy were his grandchildren; Katie O’Brien, Ryan Hislop, Lainey Byrne, Nick Apodaca, Alexis Apodaca, Jared Hislop, Lauren Hislop, Eric Hislop, and his great-grandson Vincent Apodaca.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX. Services will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10am at Condra Funeral Home. Burial following at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Send to Thorndale High School Attn: Jenny Dickerson, 300 N. Main St. Thorndale, Texas 76577 Checks to: Thorndale High School Memo: Coach West Memorial Scholarship or drop off at: high school by May 5, 2017 or the South Texas Longhorn Association Scholarship fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX.