Glenn H. McCarthy Jr., 78, of Houston died on Jan. 12, 2017, in Houston. McCarthy was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Houston, to Faustine Lee and Glenn H. McCarthy. His father was an oil wildcatter and hotelier. McCarthy received a Bachelor of business administration degree from Sam Houston State University in 1962, and a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 1967. He began his law practice that year, working first in general law, then specializing in real estate and oil and gas law. The family says he was a great pilot; flying was very important to him. His love for flying started as a boy, playing in the plane his father purchased from a dear family friend, Howard Hughes Jr. McCarthy would frequently fly his family to and from their ranch near Uvalde. His career in the oil and gas industry began before he finished high school. In 1959, he became president of McCarthy Oil and Gas Corporation. According to the family, during its existence, the corporation’s exploration efforts have yielded over 800 producing wells and discovered 16 new oil and gas fields and 15 major extensions of existing oil and gas fields. McCarthy also served as president and principal owner of MTH Construction Company; served as vice president, president and chairman of the board of Tenroc Corporation; and served as chairman of The Shamrock Hotel Corporation. He was involved in numerous professional law and petroleum industry organizations and charitable causes. He was a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as a member of the Masons, the Shriners, and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He is survived by one son, Glenn H. McCarthy III; and former wife, Francis Rader McCarthy, both of Houston; one sister, Leah McCarthy McCurry, of Houston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Mary Margaret Davis, Glenna Lee Satterfield, and Faustine Lee Garbrecht. A memorial service was held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston. The Rev. Andy Cunningham officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St., Houston, TX, 77024; Richmond State School, 711 E. 11th St., Houston, TX, 77008; or to the charity of one’s choice.
GEO. H. LEWIS & SONS, HOUSTON, TEXAS