The History of

Ray Glass Company was established by Grady O. Ray and his wife Martha in 1949. The business was opened in an old building on the far west end of Rosenberg. Grady bought a few pieces of auto glass, an old Ford truck and a grinder from a local man for a few hundred dollars and began installing glass in vehicles.

In the 1950’s Ray Glass Company expanded and began installing mirrors, shower enclosures and store fronts. On April 18, 1953, Grady leased a building on Ave H and moved the business. Grady purchased the property in 1958. Through the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s the business continued to grow, as did the surrounding communities. 

In 1986 Grady passed away and the management of the family business was assumed by his son, Bob, who had worked along side his father several years prior. In 1994-95 the current building, which is four and a half times larger than the original, was built next door to the old building to accommodate new needs and expand the business.

Ray Glass Company is a member of the National Glass Association, and a charter member of both the Texas Glass Association and the Houston Glass Association. Bob has served on the board of the Houston Glass Association and 3 times on the board of the Texas Glass Association. In 2000, Bob was named “Glass Professional of the Year” by the Houston Glass Association.

After over 60 years, Ray Glass Company still strives to provide the excellent quality and customer service that Grady did when he opened the business in 1949.

In August of 2016 the company was sold to Wael Hassouna, who also owns Anytime Glass and Mirrors in Houston. Wael has extensive experience in the glass business and has vowed to continue the goals and principals that have been a part of Ray Glass Company since 1949.

Martha Tappe Ray

November 14, 1917 - March 25, 2020

A private family graveside will be held for Martha Tappe Ray, 102, of Rosenberg, TX.  A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

Martha Tappe Ray passed away March 25, 2020. She was born November 14, 1917, on the family farm in William Penn, TX, Washington County, to Henry and Katie Lampe Tappe.

Martha married Grady Ray on June 7, 1942.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Katie, husband Grady, brothers Herbert and Walter Sr., sisters Louise Addicks, Leona LaRosa, and Dorothy Bingham.

She is survived by daughter Cynthia Ray of San Antonio, son Bob Ray and wife Jo Ann of Rosenberg, grandson Stephen Ray and wife Ashley and soon to be great grandson in August. She is also survived by special friend and sister-in-law Ruth Tappe. Her nieces and nephews were near to her heart, always looking forward for a reason for a family reunion. She was so happy to see all the family together for her 100th birthday.

She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Rosenberg and was active in Women’s Guild, Martha Circle, and taught Sunday School. She was the first woman elected to the church council.

As a young girl her dad loaded all the family belongings on a flatbed rail car and moved to Fort Bend County. Martha graduated from Rosenberg High School in 1925. She attended Draughon’s Business College in 1935. On January 1, 1937, she became the first Secretary to a County Judge in Fort Bend County, a position she held for six years.

Martha and Grady lived in Freeport for several years while Grady worked for Dow Chemical in their instrument department. In 1949 they opened Ray Glass Company in Rosenberg which is still in operation today. She worked for the company until her children started school. When Cynthia and Bob were in school she became very active in the Parent Teacher Association. She was involved in the PTA on the local, council and district level. She holds a life membership in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. Through her church she became interested in Helping Hands and volunteered for several years. She was interested in Early Childhood Development program which became Fort Bend Family Health Center. For over 65 years, she enjoyed helping with her High School class reunions.

She had a great passion for Fort Bend County history. She was active in the Fort Bend County Museum as a volunteer. She was a founding member of the museum Docents. She gave tours at the museum, Moore House, and the historical 1908 courthouse. She boarded school buses to give tours to school children around Richmond and historical Morton Cemetery. She was a member of the Fort Bend Historical Commission for many years. She was one of the original board members of the Rosenberg Railroad Museum and was on the Board of Directors for fourteen years.

The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at Cambridge Assisted Living/Rosenberg, TX, for six years of loving care and friendship.

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