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Daniel Glenn Obituary
Visitation was Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Greenview Funeral Home. Services were Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Greenview Memorial Chapel, with Sid Fulford officiating. Burial followed in Greenview Memorial Park.
Dan was born in Sheffield, to the late Irwin Massey and Clara Emens Glenn. He took an early interest in photography, working in a Sheffield studio at the age of 13. He met Billie Kirkley while they were both working for the original Olan Mills in Tuscaloosa and they married in 1940. Together, they owned and operated Dan Glenn Studios in Florence from 1948 until they retired in 1995. Billie died in 2000. Dan Glenn portraits, wedding photos and baby pictures are still proudly displayed in homes throughout the Shoals area.
Dan was a World War II veteran, a private pilot, a longtime member of the Florence Civitan Club, Elks Club and YMCA. In retirement, he volunteered with the Florence Police Department and ECM Hospital. He attended Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ for many years and was most recently a member of Cross Point Church of Christ.
Dan is survived by his children, Dan (Igor) Glenn Jr. and wife, Barbara, Tempe, Ariz., Steve Glenn and wife, Marty, Saraland, Ala., Anna Glenn Lee and husband, Jim, Phoenix, Ariz.; former daughter-in-law, Patsy Glenn, Florence; grandchildren, George (Trey) Soule' III, Decatur, Ala., Elizabeth (Libby) Glenn, Asheville, N.C., and Johanna Glenn, Portland, Ore.; brother, Charles Glenn, Mobile, Ala.; sister, Elinor Makin, Granite Falls, N.C.; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements by Greenview Funeral Home.
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Ruby Jackson,Murdock
December 12, 2008
Steve,Anna,Dan and families.
Words can not express how your Dad will be missed by all who knew him.I will keep you in my prayers. Photography is now a great love of mine. I truely continue to enjoy and display in my home the beautiful portraits of me and my Family,and it was a treat to have worked with your Dad,Mom and you Steve. sharing the love in this talented and amazing family will forever live in my heart. Blessings to you all.
Shirley Rowe
December 6, 2008
Steve,
We offer our sympathy in your loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lyn Chowning Landham
December 2, 2008
Anna and Steve:
I was so sad to learn of the death of your dad. He was a wonderful, fun, interesting man, and an outstanding photographer. He loved people and was interested in their lives, and I think this allowed him to discover and capture personalities on films. I'm sorry for your loss, and I treasure the great memories I have from being a guest at your house during my high school years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elise (Buchanan) James
December 1, 2008
Steve,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
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Donna Gray
December 1, 2008
Steve, So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Our families have been intertwinned for so many years. Your Dad took my parent's wedding pictures, as well as my wedding pictures (double wedding with my sister Pam), and my parents' silver anniversary pictures. He later took beautiful portraits of both Todd and Erika, as well as all their baby pictures. Your Dad will be truly missed. Our family loved him dearly and we always looked forward to our "sittings" just to see his great smile and the twinkle in his eyes. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Donna Trousdale Gray and family
MYRA GALLOWAY
December 1, 2008
LIBBY AND TREY I KNOW YOU MISS YOUR GRAND DAD.HE DID ALL MY BABY PANELS(ALONG WITH STEVEN.) I KNOW HE AND BILLIE ATE A LOT OF MEXICAN FOOD JUST TO SEE THE TWO OF YOU. HE WAS A GREAT GUY!
Jerry Williams
December 1, 2008
Dan, So sorry to hear about your loss. Your Dad made all the pictures of my wedding. Also, I was on the Pershing Rifles Drill Team with you in 1961/62. Will Pray for you and your family.
Ann and Gary Harland
December 1, 2008
To the Glenn Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Like so many, our wedding was done by his studio and both our son's baby pictures were done by Dan. Wonderful memories were made in that studio!! Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We know he will be missed.
Susan (Hall) McCord
November 29, 2008
Anna, I am so saddened for your loss. It is certainly evident in these condolences that he was loved by many people. May it give you comfort to know that he lives in the hearts of those whose path he crossed.
Please know in the days ahead that your family will be in my prayers. May God grant you His Mercy, Grace, and Peace.
Always, Susan (Hall)
Jackson Stell
November 28, 2008
Dan Glenn was truly a genius in the world of photography. I knew he and Catherine all of my life, because they were friends of my mother. I am puzzled at the bio given. I have a lovely portrait that he took of my mother when she was Miss Cherokee in 1931 or 1932. My sympathy to all the family.
Claudia Butler
November 28, 2008
I came to Florence as a early teen and was blessed to meet my future husband, Skip (Allen) Butler, son of Horace and Celestine Butler. As I came to learn of Florence, the words "professional photography" and the name "Dan Glenn" were synonymous. A number of photographs in our family are from his studio. May God be with your family during this difficult time.
William C (Bill) King
November 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dan Glenn. I knew Dan Glenn about 50 years ago. He did the pictures for CCHS. In 1960 I was on the annual staff and he did both our senior pictures and the pictures for the annual. It is sad to learn of his death.
Patricia Hartley
November 28, 2008
To the Glenn Family,
Mr. Glenn was a kind, sweet man and a pleasure to know. We met when he was doing some temp work to keep busy during his retirement, and seeing him during that time always brightened my day. I am sorry to see that he is gone; he will be missed.
Nalria Wisdom Gaddy
November 28, 2008
To the Glenn family, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was a special man who was beloved by many including my family. He always made people comfortable while making some amazing photographs. I remember his smile and his sense of humor and visualizing him makes me smile. He made many pictures of us over the years which we treasure. My mom, Oleta Wisdom, and my Aunt Celestine Butler taught Anna Kate in kindergarten. Mom dearly loved Anna and thought that she was very special. May God bless all of you with His prescence and give you comfort and peace.
J Mae Hall
November 28, 2008
My life was so enriched for loving both Big Daddy and Big Mama. I fondly remember house sitting for them when they would go on trips. Big Daddy was one of the coolest older gentleman I have ever known.
David & Elizabeth Wann Nunley
November 28, 2008
To the Glenn Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Please know that we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
With love & deepest sympathy,
Steve and Regina McAnally
November 28, 2008
Mr. Glenn did our wedding photographs 34 years ago in Muscle Shoals. We were sorry to read of his passing, and wanted to express our sympathy.
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