Billie Lester Glidden
Billie Lester Glidden, 90, resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed from this life, Wednesday February 5, 2020. Billie was retired from Union Carbide and was a deacon at 1st Baptist Church in Dickinson as well as a member of the Carbide retiree group. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working with his hands. But being with his family brought him his greatest joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Myrtle Glidden, his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Jean Glidden, and brother, Ted Glidden.
He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Danea J. Glidden and spouse Carol Barr; sons, William Glidden and wife Diane, and Weldon Glidden and wife Lori; grandchildren, Lisa Manis, Bradley Barr, Dancee Bess and husband Charlie, Jake Glidden, Jared Glidden and fiancé Alex Jurica; great-grandchildren, Megan Holmes and husband Logan, Blake Bess, Dylan Bess, and Jackson Manis; great-great- grandchild, Kai Holmes; and special friends the Cooke family and Melissa Sauceda, as well as numerous family and friends.
In his honor a visitation will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 from 5 – 7p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas and funeral service Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery Webster, Texas.
Honored to serve as pallbearers, Jasper Liggio, Mike Liggio, Vincent Liggio, Larry Cooke, Dennis Cooke, Billy Cooke and Wade Cooke.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels or the charity of your choice.
Condolences to all the family members of bill. Although I haven’t seen him much lately, I remember the great times we had at the lease in utopia.
Godspeed Bill.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I met through our church, First Baptist of Dickinson, Tx. He was a special person and friend to me. I will greatly miss his company and phone calls. My sincere condolences to his family. May our Father in heaven comfort you and bless you in the days to come. I know Bill is rejoicing!
In Christ,
My condolences to the Glidden family. To Danea, William and Weldon, some of the best times I remember was spent with Billy and Betty. Prayers to you all.
So sorry to here of Billy’s passing. Was a good man. Prayers for the family.
Sorry for the lost of your father. I send prayers to the family. He was a great friend who I will miss. From a former Carbide. May he rest in piece
BILLIE LESTER GLIDDEN was our guiding star. He, his wife Betty were close friends of the Cooke, Diehl, Querry families and many more! Bill just glowed every time he entered a room and projected such love for his sons William, Weldon, and daughter Dana and any of us who happened to be in his loving circle! You could not help but to love and hug him, as he had such a spiritual pull! He was a quiet, gentle, and completely loving Christian – always caring for those he loved…so many. When we lost his precious wife and love, Betty…we were devastated. But Bill was determined not to give up for his sons, daughter, and those he loved so much, Willam, Weldon and Dana! There are so many things that we loved about him, and still, we feel his presence. He was such a reflection of God’s love with all his heart! I am honored to have been in his life and in his circle of protection and love…I am blessed to know such an angel on earth! The Lord is sending peace, love, and comfort to his family and to those who loved him so dearly! Enjoy Heaven and your reunion with Betty and all the loyal friends who went before you. We will miss you, Bill, but know yo ill be there to greet us in the Heavenly realm! We will always love and cherish you, Bill! Godspeed, our beloved friend!
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Bill and I met at our church, First Baptist, Dickinson, Tx. I always enjoyed talking with him. I know he is rejoicing being reunited with his wife. May our God in heaven comfort you and bless you during this time and in the months to come. I will truly miss him, his friendship and his wisdom. God bless you all.
Loved him dearly. Will be greatly missed. Good cousin thru and thru. Love the family our heart is with you. Marion & Gwen
Condolences to the family. To Danea, very sorry for your loss.
I remember how kind and loving Mr. Bill was to others. He always had a sweet smile and kind words to share. He loved his family. Thanks for the sweet memories!
Mr. Bill was a man of God. When Shawn and I first met him at First Baptist Church he captured our hearts. When we were in the process of selling our camper trailer and buying a house in Dickinson he opened his door for us to stay with him. He was the most loving man that I have ever met. Good man is not the words for him. He was by far above just a good man. Shawn and I love him so much that when we moved back to Dallas before we left we went by and saw him gave him a huge hug. Not expecting that it would be our last time to see him. He is truly sitting by our Lord in heaven. He will be missed so much by Shawn and I.