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Retired Lt. Colonel Jack Phifer

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Glenn

December 8, 1917 – June 24, 2019

Obituary

Jack Phifer Glenn born on December 8, 1917, in Anderson, SC, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. He was a son of the late William Frank and Margie Vandiver Glenn. He attended Clemson College and graduated from the ROTC program to receive his commission in the United States Army. Received his pilot training in the Army Air Corps and retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service. He served 2 years in Europe during World War II and a tour of duty during the Korean War. After retiring from the Air Force, he returned to Anderson to join the family business with his brother, Billy Glenn at Glenn Plumbing Company. He had been active in the business and coming to the office until about a month ago, when his health started to decline. His good friend, B.J. Taylor has accused him for years of just coming to the office to adjust the thermostats. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson, an active member of the Rotary Club of Anderson, and served as a trustee for The Wilmary Housing Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Anderson.Survived by three sons, sons, Jerry C. Glenn and his wife, Debbie, John W. Glenn, Sr. and his wife, Brenda and Jimmy A. Glenn and his wife, Caroline; 7 grandchildren, Emily, Nancy, Jack, Matt, Carla, John Jr. and Patrick; 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Jack was predeceased in death by his parents; four brothers, Lawrence, Robert, James and William "Billy" Glenn; three sisters, Katherine Harper, Margaret Griffin and Peggy Manos and his wife of 70 years, Miriam Cox Glenn. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 28, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Anderson with Dr. Josh Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at The McDougald Funeral Home. The family will be at the residence 1053 Cox Road, Anderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Anderson, 307 S. Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Funeral Service Friday, June 28, 2019 11:00AM First Baptist Church of Anderson 307 South Manning Street Anderson, SC 29626 Phone: 864-224-1622 Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2019 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621
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