Charles Richard Glanville

Male, ID #33681, b. 2 June 1925, d. 24 February 2020
FatherPaul Tennyson Glanville (1897 - 1993)
MotherMaria De La Garza (bt 1900 - 1901 - 1983)

Alternate Names

     He was also known as Richard C. recorded in 1930 census.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Charles Richard Glanville was born on 2 June 1925 at TX, USA.
     He married Betty V. (Surname Unknown) before 1950 at the USA.
     He died on 24 February 2020 at New Braunfels, TX, USA, (when age calculated as 94); with obituary:
Charles R. “Richard” Glanville died unexpectedly at home in New Braunfels on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born on June 2, 1925 in Dallas to Paul T. and Maria (Garza) Glanville. He received his engineering degree from Southern Methodist University in 1945, while serving in the U.S. Navy V-12 program during World War II. He earned a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas. He taught at SMU and then worked for Arco and Sun Oil in Dallas before joining Exxon in 1960. He became a well log specialist and worked on many important projects, including Prudhoe Bay in Alaska. He traveled worldwide for Exxon teaching schools in well logging and consulting on oil projects in China, Malaysia, Australia, and many other countries. He was a founder and life member of SPWLA (Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts).
He married Carol Richardson in July 1985 after they met in a singles tennis group in Houston. He learned to ski, with Carol’s help, at age 60 and enjoyed skiing the Colorado mountains for many years.
After retiring in May 1991, they moved to their custom-built home in New Braunfels where they continued playing tennis and made many close friends through the sport. They also traveled a lot, and Richard finally got his sea legs on many great cruises.
Richard was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Carousel Dance Club. He loved his home and the beautiful surroundings and enjoyed sitting on his deck and watching the birds, deer and visiting cats. He appreciated the medical services of Drs. Lynn Thompson, Grant Smith, and Suzan Furney.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, and special niece, Rebecca Francis of Atlanta, Georgia. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 2, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, 572 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, (830) 625-4513.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Charles Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • Charles was a newcarrier, own paper route in 1940.
  • He appeared on the census of 1940 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA; recorded age 14, living with his parents.
  • Charles was a physicist working in oil research in 1950.
  • He and Betty V. (Surname Unknown) appeared on the census of 1950 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA; both with recorded age 24.

Family

Betty V. (Surname Unknown) b. bt 1925 - 1926