Glenn Richard Dyess

Glenn Richard Dyess, 79, of Elgin, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019 after a long battle with Meniere's Disease and several other chronic illnesses, which he fought with grace, dignity and courage. A native of Austin, he was born on February 18, 1940 to John and Lena Dyess. All people die, but not all people live - Glenn lived! He packed a lifetime into his 79 years. Glenn graduated from Austin High School in 1958 and immediately joined the Navy proudly serving his country until 1962. He married, had 3 children and went to work as a Facilities Engineer at IBM in 1967 where he remained until he retired in 1995. After his short retirement from IBM, Glenn went to work as a Construction Inspector for UT System in 1998. It was at UT System that he reconnected with Lynda. They married in 2004 and both remained employed until they retired together in 2011. Glenn was a member of Onion Creek Masonic Lodge #220 Austin, Texas and Alzafar Shrine, San Antonio Texas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, race car driving, UT Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys. Most recently you would find him officially retired, generously volunteering his time an...[more]

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raveling full time in his RV with Lynda and his four dachshunds; Tex, Trinity, Sadie and Snickers. He is now reunited with his parents, John and Lena Dyess; his brother, Pat Dyess; and his son, Jimmy Dyess. Glenn is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lynda Dyess of Elgin; his two daughters, Debi Johnson and Donna Dial (Bryan) both of Round Rock; his grandchildren, Ashley Simons (Justin) of Round Rock; Matthew Napier of Castle Rock, CO; Daylon Dyess (Lucy) of Smithville; Tyler Hodgson (Brooke) of Austin and Hunter Johnson of Hutto; great-grandchildren, Carter, Mason, Kaden and Kolten. Glenn is also survived by daughters Brandi Painter, Kara Painter (Shane), Gay Lyn Gaskill (David), grandchildren Tyler Painter, Brandon Gaskill, Stephanie Gaskill, Lora Macklin and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Glenn's life will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas 78745. Graveside services will follow at Masonic Cemetery on Circle S. Road, as well as a Friends and Family Gathering at Onion Creek Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Onion Creek Masonic Lodge #220, 706 N. Bluff Drive, Austin, Texas 78745.