Glen Taylor GR68, 91, was born on January 7, 1930, in Denton, TX, to G. Emery and Eunice (Gibson) Taylor. He was married to Artha Clair “Artie” Sweet on March 21, 1951. He passed away peacefully at his home in Denton on January 19. Glen’s University of North Texas career began as an undergraduate student in 1947. He received his PhD from Wharton in business and applied economics with specialization in risk and insurance. Glen returned to UNT, where he worked for 45 years. His years of service included being a professor in the College of Business and associate vice president of academic affairs. He earned the professional credentials of CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter), CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), and ChFC (Chartered Financial Counselor). He was a professor emeritus with an endowed chair in insurance created by the College of Business Administration in his honor. He is survived by wife Artie; son Gary Taylor and his wife, Doye; granddaughter Melissa Taylor; and great-granddaughter Emily Barnett. Glen was preceded in death by sister Lois Cole.
Glen Taylor GR68
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