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Glenn Morton Obituary
1950-2020
Glenn Robert Morton went to be with his Lord on August 5, 2020 with his wife and sons by his side. He is survived by the love of his life, Debra Saied Morton, who he married on December 19, 1971, and he will be sadly missed by his three sons, daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren. His family was always his priority.
Glenn was born on April 16, 1950. After a childhood in Oklahoma and attending Oklahoma University, he had an illustrious career in the oil business and explored an incredible number of interests outside of his career.
Glenn was diagnosed with a severe form of prostate cancer in 2003, which ultimately was the cause of his passing. He trusted Jesus in college and until the day he died, exemplifying how a Christian should leave this planet as a model to those who survived him.
We are grateful to Ana Aparicio, M.D. of the Genitourinary Dept. at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and her team.
A life Celebration will be held at Grace Bible Church, Creekside Campus on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2 PM. A recording of the service will be available on the Hillier Funeral Home website beginning the following day.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice Brazos Valley or Grace Bible Church, Creekside Campus.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Morton
Steve Worford
May 24, 2023
I have dreaded learning that you had succumbed to your cancer. You definitely fought the good fight. However, the poem "Foot Prints in the Sand" is very appropriate for you.
Rest in peace my friend!!
W. Bishop
June 11, 2021
I didn't know you personally, but I appreciate your essays and insights. Thank you. You will be greatly missed.
Mike Albertson
August 11, 2020
So sorry and saddened to hear the news about Glenn. I learned a great deal from Glenn while working for him early in my career at Kerr-McGee. He was indeed one of the best Geophysicists I have ever known and a man of great intellect. Rest in peace and may God bless him and his family.
T. Tayar
August 10, 2020
Cousin, Glenn. These are the times that we remind ourselves that what matters most in life is the impact that we made with the time that God gave us. While your genius goes without saying, it is your witness of the Lord, your unwavering commitment to my cousin Debi, your children and grandchildren and the way you loved with simplicity, humility and purity that leaves the lasting legacy. I smile knowing you are in heaven with our Savior.
Jeff Roberts
August 10, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. I worked with him for several years at Oryx Energy. He was an incredible professional geophysicist and one of the smartest people I have ever known. Most importantly he was a man of the highest integrity and a dear friend. My heart is with his family.
Jim Briggs
August 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Briggs
August 9, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I met and got to know Glenn while working in the oil industry starting at Oryx Energy - Kerr McGee. To me, he was an outstanding geophysicist and a man of great integrity. It was Glenn that informed me of his condition while we chatted about my providing him and team geoscience support. He strongly advised me to get prostate and colon medical checkups frequently. I remember him saying “I am not kidding, take time to have frequent checkups”. During the past 5 months, we re-established contact via Messenger and he spoke of his condition but also of God’s grace and love of family. Glenn, I will miss you always.
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