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Glen Ray Stark

1949 - 2013

Glen Ray Stark obituary, 1949-2013, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

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Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel

6001 Rufe Snow Drive

Fort Worth, Texas

Glen Stark Obituary

FORT WORTH -- Glen R. Stark, 63, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013

Memorial service: 4 p.m. Thursday at Legacy Church of Christ, 8801 Mid-Cities Blvd., North Richland Hills. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Glen's name to the American Diabetes Association.

Glen was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Fort Worth to Gilmore Rayford and Retha Stark. He was a member of Legacy Church of Christ. He always enjoyed being outdoors and going hunting. Glen was very knowledgeable and was always learning. He loved his family and they were very important to him.

Glen was preceded in death by his father, Gilmore.

Survivors: He leaves behind his wife, Penny Stark; daughters, Holly Carter, her husband, Scott, and Rora Carvalho and her husband, Chris; his son, Kerry Stark and his wife, Brooke; grandchildren, Mariah Ramirez, Sydney Hall, Max Hall, Nick Hall, Randy Carvalho, Tanner Stark and Rylie Stark; mother, Retha Stark; sister, Carolyn Michener and her husband, Royce; nieces, Christi Littlefield and Brian, Tammi Luckey and Charles and their son, Corbin, and Holli Michener; and a host of family and friends.

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

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2013.

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Joyce Lydick

March 12, 2019

One in a million. You are missed.

Sherry Youngblood

April 12, 2014

It is so hard to believe that you have been gone for a year. I know you and Johnnie have had a lot of catching up to do and that the two of you are just waiting for those still left behind.
I treasure our childhood memories and miss you so much.
Penny thanks for loving this gentle sweet man, I know how much you miss him.
I love you Cuz

David Pereira

March 31, 2013

Dear friend
You are always on the minds of those who knew you. You are a friend who will be missed and never forgotten. I'm very blessed to have had a friend such as you here on earth. I will always remember your laugh and voice which was always bigger than life. I'm sure The Lord has a purpose for bringing you home. May The Lord bless you with eternal peace, Amen.

Carol Boggs

March 26, 2013

Retha and Carolyn, I just heard about Glen's accident from Jerry Plemons. I have such fond memories of getting be a wonderful part of your family. Glen and I had kept up a little through email the past few years and as always a joy to hear about everyone.
Penny, I hope to meet you someday. I know you are so special because you and Glen were so happy!
I am sending my love and comfort.

Mark Early

March 20, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. He was also a joy to work with and a caring friend who we could always count on. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.

Melisa Lawrence

March 20, 2013

My sympathy goes to Glen's family. R.I.P Glen. You were a very funny and warm man, who I enjoyed working with. Thank you for being such a nice person.

Karoline Littlefield

March 20, 2013

R.I.P. Glen. My thoughts & prayers will be with Family members of Glen Stark. God Bless!

March 20, 2013

Retha and Family, Thanks, Retha, for letting me know of Glen's passing. My sympathy to you and all your family. I will try to get you via phone also, perhaps in a few days, but please know that prayers are and will be for you all in this trying time.
With much love, Robert (Bob) Pipes, Abilene.

Bob Pipes

March 20, 2013

Retha and Family, Thanks, Retha, for letting me know of Glen's passing. My sympathy to you and all your family. I will try to get you via phone also, perhaps in a few days, but please know that prayers are and will be for you all in this trying time.
With much love, Robert (Bob) Pipes, Abilene.

March 19, 2013

Glen, was the big brother on the FT. Worth Christian bus. He was always the sweetest thing. I am glad that OUR Heavenly Father provided the world with Glen, he was truly a blessing to me and others.
Blessings Jan McDowell

Jerry & Terri Fonville

March 19, 2013

May the healing gifts of time and the timeless love of God carry you gently through the loss you're feeling now. Glen was a true friend who will be greatly missed.

Jason Rhyne

March 19, 2013

Such a sad loss. He was a great guy. We had a lot of good times going to NASCAR.. He will truly be missed. He Is in a better place now...

Jeane McClain

March 19, 2013

Words seem inadequate during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family. May your memories give you peace and comfort.

Norm and Diane Bradley

March 19, 2013

What a loss of a wonderful man Glen. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with all the family. May The Lord watch over you and provide His comfort. Love and prayers.....

Joyce Lydick

March 19, 2013

Sweet as they come, with a laugh as big as your home state. You definitely left footprints in the hearts of all that had the pleasure of meeting you. The warmest of blessings to your family and friends.

Virgil LaFerney

March 19, 2013

Wow, who would have thought. Been buds since high school where he was HK's, Bobby's, James' and my BIG guy in the middle for 4 years. He was one of a kind and such an awesome guy. Really a shock to hear of his passing. Words can't say how much I will miss him and he will always be remembered as one of the best. See you on the other side buddy... Keep the lane open for us little guys...

March 19, 2013

We are truly sorry for the loss of Glen. He was a sweet man - and he was a sweet boy. May God grant the family strength and comfort at this time - as only the Father can.
Clyde and Gwen

March 19, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing Glen and speaking with him often when he would call to set up city inspections. He was always "taking care of business" and was pleasent to deal with on a regular basis. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

The City of University Park,Community Development Staff

Sherry Youngblood

March 19, 2013

Glen was one of the sweetest person God put on this earth, I have many memories of us as children. He was always there for his family and will be missed by not only his family but by his friends. I am proud to say that we were family
Penny, Carolyn and Retha you are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
A new "star" is shinning in the sky.
Sherry Antwine Youngblood, and family

March 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss you are in our prayers

Larry and Judy Dunlap

March 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss you are in our prayers

March 19, 2013

We are so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. We are praying for you all.
The Antwine Family
El Paso, Texas

H.K. Ballard

March 19, 2013

May the God of all comfort travel with you with His loving arms around all of you. Glen was a good friend and I will cherish his friendship.

Joe and Cordelia Mason

March 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about Glen's death. He was a good man and a good friend. May God comfort and strengthen his loving family.

Nancy Acridge Cisneros

March 19, 2013

So sorry to learn of Glen's death. I o remember him as a very nice person. He will be missed! God bless and comfort you all!

March 19, 2013

"My condolences to the Stark family. The short time that I had worked with Glen, I found that he was a vary unique client that really cared about life, his family and his work. He knew the importance of doing the best in his profession. He really enjoyed life and was an expert in his field. Glen will be missed and I am happy that I had the opportunity to have met him..My prayers are with his family."
Michael Piersall (Richardson, TX)

Bettye Antwine

March 19, 2013

my thoughts and prayers are with you

Becky Hall

March 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.

Julia Rodriguez

March 18, 2013

My condolences to the Stark and Michener Family. I got to meet Glen when he would come to the office and visit he's sister Carolyn at work he was a very nice person. You will truly be missed.

Robert & Beverly Nelson

March 18, 2013

We will truly miss Glenn. His kindness and caring for others. Our prayers are with the family.

Danny and Janis Campbell

March 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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