Glen Willeford

Funerals services for Mr. Glen Willeford, 83, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, with Bro. James Gray officiating.  Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends beginning one hour prior to service time Saturday at the church.

Glen Morris Willeford passed away on September 4, 2026. Glen was born in Garland, Texas on December 23, 1942.  Glen attended public school and graduated from Garland High School in 1961. He continued his education by earning a bachelor’s degree from East Texas State University, graduating with a double major in business and agriculture.

Glen married his high school sweetheart, Joan Marie Davis on April 9, 1965.  A testament to the deep and enduring love they shared, their marriage lasted 61 years. Together they made their home and raised their family in Altus, Oklahoma. In 1996 he retired and he was able to live out his dream of moving to the East Texas Piney Woods.

After college Glen spent a short time working in banking before embarking on a 30 year career in chemical sales with Dow-Elanco.

Glen’s love of the outdoors began in childhood and stayed with him his entire life. From the time he was a small boy he loved deer hunting and squirrel hunting alongside his beloved dogs. He was an avid pigeon flyer and fisherman and he was skilled at woodworking. Glen earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment he was proud of throughout his life. Glen was able to travel the world.  He visited Japan, Alaska, and later in life, he took a fishing trip to the Amazon, an experience he cherished and talked about for years after.

Glen’s most prominent role was that of provider and protector for his family. He took that job more seriously than any other.  He made sure his family knew they were loved, cared for and protected.  Glen made sure his family knew that he was in their corner.

Glen was preceded in death by his father, Avon Willeford; his stepfather, Jack Callaway; his mother, Kathryn Willeford Callaway; his sister, Gail Wesberry; and his brother, Gary Parker Willeford.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Willeford; his son, Ty Willeford, and wife, Rachel, and their children Sarah, Anna, and Leah; his daughter, Amy Bryan, and husband, DeWitt, and their children, Ty and wife, Brenna, and Eli and wife, Michelle; and his three great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Linda Willeford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to the staff at Chambers Hospice and Titus Regional Medical Center for the exceptional attention and care they provided for Glen in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made via check to Chambers Hospice, 201 W. 20th St., Suite 101, Mount Pleasant, TX  75455.

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