Carl Claude Glaze's Obituary
Carl Glaze
Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at New Life Baptist Church, 3001 W. Hawkins Pkwy., Longview, TX with Brother James Pierce officiating.
Carl Glaze was born September 11, 1934 to his parents, Homer and Grace Glaze. Carl's life long journey was full of fun, family and friends. He moved to Texas in 1979, where he was a store manager for Gibson's until 1986. He retired as store manager of Drug Emporium after 25 years of service. Carl attended New Life Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, music director, bus driver, children's church leader and choir member.
Carl was united in marriage to Clara Hane on March 6, 1954. Clara Hane Glaze preceded him in death July 8, 1999 after 45 years of marriage. Also preceding him in death are his daughters, Charlene Glaze, Pattie Speegle, Christine Lewing and Paula Keehl.
Carl went to be with the Lord September 12, 2011. Leaving to cherish his memories, his wife, Joyce Glaze of Longview; children, Glenn and Marcia Glaze of Tyler, Carl, Jr. and Sue Glaze of Indianapolis, Indiana, Faith Barker of Indianapolis, Connie and Robby Wooten of Longview, Judy and Jim Piepgrass of Arizona; sisters, Louise Radford and Anna Polan; brothers, George Glaze and Harry Glaze; 19 grandkids, 25 great grandkids and 4 great great grandkids.
Public viewing will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
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