Bill Glasscock

William "Bill" Glasscock, well known and even more well loved, longtime resident of Terrell, passed away peacefully early in the morning on December 25, 2025. Bill was born on December 27, 1944 in the rural east Texas community of Forest Hill. He grew up in Mineola and eventually Longview where he went to Longview High School. He joined the Air Force in 1962, spending time stationed in Korea and Plattsburgh, New York. After his honorable discharge in 1965, he returned to Longview. He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Pam Glasscock, parents, Homer and Aliece Glasscock, sister, Mary McCann, and brother, Tony Glasscock. He met Pam in Longview and they were married March 4, 1967. His job at Jones Finance brought them to Terrell in December, 1967. Terrell quickly became his hometown. His bond to Terrell was so strong that, one year, he was invited to a Terrell High Class reunion because the organizers thought he went to school there. He became very involved in the community as a member of the Kiwanis Club, The First Christian Church, Boy Scout Troop 390, Masonic Lodge, Terrell Jaycees, and the Terrell Chamber of Commerce. He was the Chairman of the Board of the Chamber when the first Civic Auction was held. Within a short period of time unique friendships were formed with several families who remain incredibly close. The bonds with the Barrows and Squires feel more like true family than just friendships. Countless days were spent in the motorhomes, at the Terrell Boat Club, at the beach, at a ski resort, at each other's houses watching Cowboy games, sporting events and seemingly every event and activity together with those two families and numerous others. Hopper, Clower, Cook and Jones families just to name a few more that brought joy and memories to Bill and his family. Bill's friendship base is immense and this immensity is a testament to his personality and how he wanted to be a part of everyone's lives. He was a consummate performer. He loved the time he had with KCCT plays, playing guitar and singing, emceeing for any event anyone asked him to. Bill never missed an opportunity to be in front of a crowd. He began to DJ and host karaoke at an age when most people retire. The energy he had was incredible and infectious. Another talent he enjoyed sharing was his mixology skills and he shared his margaritas with everyone possible. Buddy, Bill, Homer, William, Smiley, Billy Gee, Poppy (whichever name you most associate with him) is survived by his brother Tim Glasscock and his wife Debbie; son Kyle and his wife Anne; daughter, Stefanie and her husband Lee; granddaughters: Marti and Isabel. Also, his long time partner, Della Jo Pesta, and her family: Tres and Carla Pesta, Clay and Loida Pesta and bonus granddaughters: Addison and Nori, as well as countless friends, each of whom will especially treasure every fun and memorable experience with Bill. A celebration of Bill's life and legacy will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., on Saturday January 10, 2026 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family would rather that everyone, instead of any flowers, honor of Bill's longtime membership with Kiwanis by donating to the Kiwanis Club of Terrell at https://square.link/u/lokeldKW

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Bill Glasscock

December 27, 1944 - December 25, 2025