Charles Brian Glisson

 

Charles B. Glisson, age 67, was called home to Heaven on December 15, 2022. Chuck was born on March 10, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles J. Glisson and June R. (Jackson) Glisson. 

Chuck attended Woodland High School and graduated in 1973. He attended University of Illinois and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelors Degree. Chuck was hard working and held many jobs during his life. Owens-Illinois glass manufacturing, Executive Manager at Ponderosa Steakhouse, Management at Oogies Restaurant in Ottawa, Illinois, and Philip Morris USA/Altria. Chuck retired from Altria in 2012 

Chuck married the love of his life, Beth (Mallick) Glisson in 1981. They have three children, Brooke Glisson, Warrenville, IL; Charles (Chase) and Rachel (Weeks) Glisson, Fishers, IN; and Carson Glisson, Chicago, IL. Sisters, Dana Wilson, Rushville, IN, Rita Girard, Peoria, IL and brother, Michael and Amy (Madara) Glisson, Streator, IL. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Emerson and Elizabeth Glisson, his mother-in-law, Judith Madara, Streator, IL and brother-in-laws, Robert J. Mallick and Michael and Beth (Bundy) Mallick; sister-in-laws, Jamie and Todd Galyen and Amy and Michael Glisson. Chuck had many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with aunt and uncle in laws, whom he loved. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and June Glisson and his sister, Patricia Kolesar Daugherty and sister- in- law, Dawn Lukach Glisson, and his brother-in-law, Terence L. Girard. 

We all will remember Chuck as a larger than life personality, that loved beyond words his family and friends. Family was first and foremost to him and he held his friendships close to his heart. Chuck was an honored member of the Woodland High School Hall of Fame. He was involved in many civic group activities throughout his life, always going out of his way to help others. 

Friends and family are welcome to come to one of two Celebrations of Chuck's Life. There will be Memorial Celebration for Chuck at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 1-4 pm. with the service beginning at 3 pm. If your unable to make this in person, please join via zoom. 

There will be an additional Celebration of Life on Chuck's birthday, March 10, 2023 in Streator, Illinois. Location and time will be determined. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Til Valhalla Project to help veterans and families of fallen heroes; Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or Woodland High School Athletic Department / Hall of Fame.