Dr. Bradford Glass was born in Luling, TX on January 12, 1947 to Weldon and Dorothy Glass. He grew up in Denver City and Monahans, TX. In 1969 he graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He furthered his degree in San Francisco, CA where he graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. He was later certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and named Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He was a member and later, President of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and served as a board member for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Glass also served as an investigator and President of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners and was a true advocate for both his profession and his peers.Dr. Glass was a member of First Baptist Church of Midland, TX where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher, along with numerous committees. His love for the Lord was reflected in his dedication to his church, and he never missed an opportunity to share his faith with his patients.Dr. Glass had a longtime love of the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle as a teen and continuing his service as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 5 in Big Spring, TX and helping with many projects to improve Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch in Ft. Davis, TX. He introduced a love of Scouting to his son who also became an Eagle Scout and to his daughters and granddaughter who are involved in Girl Scouts.Dr. Glass 71, was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Lauretta, his children Matthew Glass (wife Brea), Debby Glass, and Becky McLaren (husband Tayton), Ken and Donna Cronenworth (brother in law and sister in law), Brice and Kindra Moore (niece), and Charles Cronenworth (nephew). He was fondly known as ‘Pops’ to his three grandchildren: Alaura, Brennan, and Pyper.The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Watkins and staff, Dr. Vogel, MMH Emergency Room staff, and Hospice of Midland.The family requests that any donations be made to the First Baptist Church, 2104 West Louisiana Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701.A visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A Memorial Services will be 10:00am, Thursday, June 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church Chapel in Midland. A private burial will be held at Resthaven Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
