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Robert Glenn Obituary
Preceded in death by parents, Robert B. Glenn and Ellie Za Glenn Martin.
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Cissa Flanigen Glenn; children, Robert Brandsford Glenn, III and wife, Mallory Mathison Glenn, and Nelson Flanigen Glenn; grandchildren, Robert Brandsford Glenn, IV, and George Mathison Glenn; brothers in law, John Martin Flanigen, III, and George Joseph Flanigen, IV.
He was a graduate of Overton High School and Memphis State University where he served as president of Kappa Alpha Order. He had a long and successful career with International Harvester, Navistar International, and Isuzu Truck.
Visitation will be held at The Church of the Incarnation from 10:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with Mass immediately following. Interment at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Nashville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Bob Barksdale
November 6, 2024
Remembering a great friend and fraternity brother. Bob Barksdale
Harold Byrd-Sharon Wieronski
November 17, 2021
Bob "BG" for me & Sharon in college to present a true friend, an epic cool fun guy and towering figure of goodness. We will miss the many calls checking in on us just to see how we were doing. God be with Cissa and family till you meet again. Sincerely Harold and Sharon
Steven Ray Cole
November 17, 2021
Bob was a truly wonderful friend. We both admired Father Ernie DeBlasio, shared so many memories, & met often for lunch. A great guy who will be missed by many.
The Connolly´s
November 16, 2021
BG, our family will forever remember the many great 4th of July celebrations along with some really enjoyable Destin vacations we had the pleasure of sharing. You will be dearly missed!
Ed Warren
November 16, 2021
Cissa you have my prayers and condolences at this difficult time. I will always have memories of Bob a treasured freind,who was proud of his sons and all his extended family.
Bob Barksdale
November 15, 2021
A wonderful friend and fraternity brother.
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