Glenn Roy Hillin Jr.'s Obituary
Hillin, Glenn Roy Jr. Glenn was born in Dallas on August 10, 1930 to Dr. Glenn and Winifred Hillin. He passed on to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 5 following the failure of his lungs to sustain his life. In 1940, he contracted polio as did many children in that era. It was predicted that he would never be able to survive without the iron lung. But when he conquered that, they said he would never be able to walk again. He proved them wrong on that as well. He was a great role model for never accepting “No” or “You can’t” for an answer, for overcoming challenges and for keeping a good sense of humor about it. Glenn graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948 where he played the saxophone in the school band. He continued to play the sax when he started at TCU. He married Betty Ann Sims in 1952 and returned to TCU graduating in 1957 with a BS in Human Resources. He went to work for Sun Oil Company where he held various positions, retiring after 30 years. He never gave up the saxophone during this time playing “gigs” in a variety of bands across Texas and Louisiana. Glenn and Betty were married for 61 years. Glenn was very active in his church, East Dallas Christian, where he was an Elder. He and Betty were sponsors of the Chi Rho teen youth organization in the early 60’s and taught both children and adult Sunday schools. He was a big supporter of all his children’s activities. He was a Cub Scout Den “Mother” when it wasn’t a cool thing for a man to do, then took on leadership roles in the Boy Scouts. And although he could never coach, he was there for all his children’s sports, activities, and accomplishments. Needless to say, music was always strongly encouraged. Glenn gave back more that he could ever take. He touched many people in his life and all that ever met him could fondly tell you a story about their experience together. He loved reading (especially recipe books), doing the crossword, meeting new people, hearing a good joke, gurning for the camera and Betty’s apricot fried pies-when he could get one. Glenn is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Glenn III of Canton and Hunter of Austin; and daughter, Gayle Thompson of Burleson. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by many. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Restland Memorial Park. Memorial service will commence at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary of East Dallas Christian Church, 629 N. Peak, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the music ministry at EDCC.
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