Glen E. McCrary, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2024. Born on April 23, 1954, in Escondido, California, Glen spent his life dedicated to both his family and his passions. Glen was a notable figure in the roofing industry, having owned and operated GEM Tile Roofing and TexStar Roofing. His extensive knowledge also led him to work as a commercial roofing estimator and project manager at Paragon Roofing. Glen's commitment to excellence was evident in everything he did, embodying his philosophy of living life with vigor and dedication.
Beyond his professional life, Glen was deeply involved in his community. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, where he served on the Audio/Visual team, contributing to the church's events and services. His love for dance was unparalleled; he founded two clogging clubs, the Dixie Style Cloggers and the Dixie Grand Cloggers, and taught clogging for over 30 years. Glen also enjoyed round dancing and square dancing and was a member of the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary, further demonstrating his commitment to service and community engagement.
Glen is survived by his loving wife, Debbie McCrary; daughter, Kristen McCrary; and sister, Pamela McCrary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Doris McCrary, and his first wife, Sherry McCrary. Visitation will be held at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, on Monday, August 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, 950 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, on Tuesday, August 13, starting with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to LifeLine for Families in Grand Prairie, Texas, Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run (PO Box 530203, Grand Prairie, TX 75053), or Rotary International. Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, Texas, is assisting the family with arrangements. Glen's legacy of love, dedication, and community service will be remembered by all who knew him.
Beyond his professional life, Glen was deeply involved in his community. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, where he served on the Audio/Visual team, contributing to the church's events and services. His love for dance was unparalleled; he founded two clogging clubs, the Dixie Style Cloggers and the Dixie Grand Cloggers, and taught clogging for over 30 years. Glen also enjoyed round dancing and square dancing and was a member of the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary, further demonstrating his commitment to service and community engagement.
Glen is survived by his loving wife, Debbie McCrary; daughter, Kristen McCrary; and sister, Pamela McCrary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Doris McCrary, and his first wife, Sherry McCrary. Visitation will be held at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, on Monday, August 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, 950 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, on Tuesday, August 13, starting with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to LifeLine for Families in Grand Prairie, Texas, Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run (PO Box 530203, Grand Prairie, TX 75053), or Rotary International. Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, Texas, is assisting the family with arrangements. Glen's legacy of love, dedication, and community service will be remembered by all who knew him.
Published by Dallas Morning News on Aug. 11, 2024.