Glenn Whittington

Written By Ron Peavy

Upon hearing of the passing of Glenn Whittington, I was struck with mixed
emotions, extreme sadness and wonderful memories. Glenn valiantly fought cancer
for 17 months until he decided to move on to his heavenly home.
Glenn and I first became acquainted in the San Jacinto Junior High boys’ locker
room in September 1956. As I recall, Glenn was consoling me while recovering
from being forced by Coach Volpe to tackle Eric Moore 1-on-1 during our 8 th
grade football practice. With Glenn’s thoughtful support and encouragement, I
fully recovered.

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Norman “Glenn” Whittington (RIP)

September 12, 1943 – June 6, 2024

Southlake, Texas – N. Glenn Whittington (80) passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 6, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Glenn was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a good friend to everyone he met.

Born on September 12, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Glenn grew up in Midland, Texas where he attended Midland High School. He later attended Texas Christian University where he was an active member of Sigma Chi.

After graduating from TCU in 1967, Glenn served in the U.S. 8th Army overseas in Korea.

Glenn’s successful career in the securities industry began in 1970 and included 23 years with UBS PaineWebber, where he held a variety of senior management positions. He retired in 2004 as a senior vice president of Wachovia Securities and created NGW Consulting through which he provided expert witness testimony in financial-related matters.

Outside of work, Glenn enjoyed supporting all things TCU, playing golf, traveling, and spending time on Lake Tyler with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dianne Whittington, of Southlake, TX; son Richard Whittington, wife Courtney and grandsons Michael and Benjamin of Greensboro, NC; daughter Lara Clark, husband Brian and granddaughters Kendall and Madison of Lewisville, TX; sister-in-law Inger Whittington; nephews Owen Pratt, Neal Pratt and Arlen Whittington; and niece Ellen Whittington. He was preceded in death by his father Jim Whittington, mother Ginny Whittington; sister Patty Williams; and brother Jimmy Whittington.

The family extends their thanks and appreciation to those that loved and helped care for Glenn during the last two years, including UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White Grapevine, BrightStar, Encompass Health of Bedford, Harbor Chase of Southlake and especially care-giver Joel Che.

In his desire to continue helping others, Glenn donated his body to science. The family is planning a memorial service at 1:00pm on Monday, July 15, at White’s Chapel Methodist Church in Southlake followed by a celebration of life. To honor Glenn’s memory, consider a donation to Circle of Friends (P.O. Box 374, Colleyville, TX 76034), a charity supporting children with cancer at Cook’s Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.

Memories of Doc

Written by Glenn Whittington ‘ 61

My first memories of Doc were in 1959, my Sophomore year at MHS. He had taken the job as the head athletic trainer at MHS.  He also taught Social Studies, more on that later.  After football season ended he became the trainer for Coach Bob Todd for the basketball program.  At this time I had moved to the B team after being a star on the C team under one of the great basketball minds Ralph Schultz who also taught shop.  I truly think he knew more about shop than basketball.  Some of the outstanding players making the move to the B team were Ron Peavy, Bob Speed, Jody Black and Charles Dishman more on each of them in future chapters. 

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