Harry Glen Golightly

Harry Glen Golightly obituary, Pearland, TX

Harry Glen Golightly

Harry Golightly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by South Park Funeral Home and Cemetery - Pearland on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Harry Glen Golightly, 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 19th, 2025. Born on November 2nd, 1944, to Jack Hayes Golightly and Pauline Golightly, he would go on to start a fruitful and dedicated life.
After receiving his BFA from the University of Texas, Harry became an artist and art teacher, beginning in the late 70s after trying his hand at sculpting and plexiglass work. For a time, he was even a metrologist before retiring. In his free time, Harry enjoyed searching for items with a metal detector with his dad before his father's passing. He had a dedicated collection of stamps and coins. Ever the treasure hunter, he would frequent flea markets and would find bargains to flip them into profits. His crowning achievement was a Martin Guitar that he purchased for $25, that he sold for a staggering $9,000.
His memory lives on in his sister, Judy Shirley of Spring, Texas; his nephews Gregory White of Dallas, Texas, and Hayes Shirley of Spring, Texas. He joins his parents, Jack and Pauline Golightly in eternity.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Houston Public Broadcasting or to the website https://ActBlue.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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