Denison
Parker Eugene Glassco, 53. died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at TMC surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. According to his wishes, Mr. Glassco was cremated and his memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at Lakeway United Methodist Church in Pottsboro. Reverend Allen Snider will officiate.
Parker was born on May 10, 1960 at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona to his parents, Richard and Karen Cole Glassco.
He graduated from Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas and received his Associates Degree from Grayson County College. Parker was a helicopter mechanic for the United States Army; licensed heating and air journeyman and was employed by American Accessories as a machinery mechanic. He loved being involved in soccer as a coach and referee .
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Janet Babb of Denison; parents, Richard and Karen Glassco of Denison; sons, Richard Glassco II and his wife Rashell of Denison; Michael Babb of Kingston, OK and Luke Babb and his wife, Jackie of Wylie, TX; daughters, Randi Tibbetts of Garland, TX, Katie Jordon and her husband, Cody of Caddo, OK, Michelle Elliott of Isanti, MN, Barbara Elliott and C.J. Hamilton of Invergrove Heights, MN and Amy Babb of Houston; brother, Richard D. Glassco of Denison; sister, Connie Witt and her husband, Tim of Mason, TX; 14 grandchildren, Brooke Smith, Jacob Tibbetts, Jaycie Tibbetts, Jaxon Glassco, Mackenzie Bryner, Sawyer Bryner, Thomas Elliott, Dakota Munson, Earl Lee Hamilton, Alyssa Babb, Brendon Babb, Michael Babb III, Scarlett Hickman-Babb and Paisley Babb and a host of extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Texas Oncology, 2800 Hwy 75 N, Sherman, TX 75090.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home in Denison.
Condolences may be registered to www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net
Parker E. Glassco
May 10, 1960 - June 15, 2013