Michael “Mike” Derry Glenn: Obituary

Mr. Michael “Mike” Derry Glenn age 63 of P. Patton Lane Blairsville passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at his home following an extended illness.. Mr. Glenn was born on March 23, 2019 in Youngstown, OH., the son of the late Thomas Jerome Glenn Sr., and the late Grace Marie Hagerty Glenn. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mike was a fireman with the South Trail Fire Department in Lee County, FL.., for many years and was promoted to Battalion Chief. Up until his illness he was employed with Heritage Propane for over fourteen years. He was a loving and caring husband, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Katie Glenn and also two brothers, John Glenn and Thomas Glenn, three sisters, Lorene Glenn, Grace Ann Bartal and Christine Glenn. Mike was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Surviving Mr. Glenn are his loving wife and best friend, Tina Rice Glenn of Blairsville, three sons, Josh Glenn of Madison, WI., Zachary Glenn of Tiffon, OH., Christopher Glenn of Blairsville, two sisters and two brothers in law, Mary Eileen Gelbke and Nadine and Daniel McClure all of Waverly, W.VA., Dr.Joseph Bartal, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 26, 2019 at 9:00 am from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Jaime Rivera officiating. Special music will be presented by Ron Gaucher. Interment and graveside services will follow in Tuesday October 29, 2019 at 1:00 pm form the GA National Cemetery in Canton. The North GA Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday October 25, 2019 from 5-8:00 pm. Also a Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday at his residence at 125 P. Patton Lane with food, drinks and a bonfire for his family and many friends. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to the Union County Humane Society Mtn. Shelter in Mike’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com