Glenn Lee Zapalac

Glenn Zapalac passed away on November 1st. He is survived by daughter Melissa Zapalac, step daughter Robin Chavarria, husband Jerry, four children and 8 grandchildren, step daughter Michele Hohmann, husband Heath and two children & step son Chris Villareal, wife Jennifer and seven children. Brothers Donald Zapalac, wife Pam and two children, Duane Zapalac, wife Charla and two children. Sister Cynthia Furr, husband Pat and three children. Plus, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by parents Edwin & Justine Zapalac & wife Virginia. Graduated from Spring Woods HS in 1967. Upon graduation Glenn joined the United States Marine Corp where he proudly served and became a Crew Chief on CH-46 helicopters. In May of 1970 Glenn was honored as Crew Chief of the Month. He was also awarded a Meritorious Mast while stationed at the Marine Corp Air Station in New River N.C. Glenn served in the Vietnam War, served two enlistments and was discharged in 1974 at the rank of Sgt. He will receive military honors at his memorial service.

Glenn was the owner of G L Transport Services. The main focus of his company is transporting the equipment for the visiting sports teams playing in Houston. Glenn has contracts with the NBA, several MLB teams and some NFL teams. He also serviced College teams when contacted. Glenn was respected and highly admired by people in these sports organizations.

Glenn was a very private person. Many friends plus family did not know the health issues he had or the challenges he faced. After his wife’s death in 2002, he became the only parent for his daughter with special needs. With strong determination he managed to run his business, care for his daughter while handling his own health issues along the way. One person asked him how he does it. He replied, “I am a Marine, the original tough guy, I never give up.” That was Glenn up to the last days of his life.