Alvin Robert Gloyna

Alvin “Al” Robert Gloyna Jr., 82, of Plano, TX went home to our Lord and Savior on February 16, 2016. Al leaves his beloved wife of 25 years, Sharon (Schnitzmeyer); his children Rob Gloyna, Terri Gloyna, and Marty Gloyna; his step-sons Jimmy Stout and Tim Stout and his wife Kristen; his 6 grandchildren Thelonious, Tyler, Allysa, Tres, Davis, and Jake; his sister Geneva Gloyna Manning; and his loving schnauzer and friend, Schotzy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin “Ollie” Gloyna and Gertrude (Graf) Gloyna and his sister, Clarene Gloyna Ahrens.

He was born July 28, 1933 in Vernon, Wilbarger Co, TX. Even though he would grow to be 6’ 2”, he was known as “Junior” growing up. He was a good farm boy and helped raise cotton, alfalfa, sorghum, and peanuts. Junior often rode his horse to the Five-in-One High School, Vernon, TX where he was active in sports. Five-in-One would later become Lockett High School from which he graduated in 1950. He went on to attend Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX and Arlington State University, Arlington, TX. He worked for Texas Instruments for more than 30 years before retiring. Al was an Elder, on the usher team, and very active at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church where he also organized a group to play dominoes. One of his most rewarding jobs was visiting home-bound church members where he listened, offered comfort and administered private communion. He made such a difference to so many. He loved learning about history and new cultures, traveling to many places around the world, including Egypt, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Japan. He loved the Texas Rangers, dominoes, horses, and watching car and horse shows. Al played SkipBo daily with Sharon; they were evenly matched. Out of 521 games, he was ahead by 4. He is taking the championship with him.

A memorial service will take place on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4000 Midway, Carrollton. In lieu flowers, donations can be made to the Sunshine Ministry or the Senior Adult Ministry at Prince of Peace, or The Lutheran Hour.