Gene Glenn's Obituary
Gene Glenn, 86 of Elkins, AR passed away, Monday, September 5, 2011 at his home. He was born February 21, 1925 in Flint, OK to Chester and Ida (McCoy) Glenn
Mr. Glenn worked in the construction industry over twenty years before becoming a fixed based operator at the Springdale Airport. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II as a coxswain on a landing craft and was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Springdale, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Glenn, one son; Mike Glenn and wife Diane of Lake Jackson, TX, one daughter; Susan Foster and husband Keith of Northwest Arkansas, six grandchildren; Ryan Glenn and wife Miranda, Tobie McNelly and husband J.D, Thea Moss, Cortney, Colby, and Cara Sprayberry, and five great grandchildren; Tyler, Kayla, Lauren, Cole, and Conner Glenn.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Temple Baptist Church in Springdale with Reverend Don Elmore officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church 2987 Cambridge Springdale, AR 72762 of Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Road Springdale, AR 72762
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