Calvin Walter Glenn, Jr., 74, of Marion, passed away at 6:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his home.
Calvin was born on July 24, 1940 in Creal Springs to Calvin Glenn Sr. and Daisy McGuire. He married June Meyers- Simmons on June 27, 1988 in Wingo, KY. She survives of Marion.
Calvin proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force. Once honorably discharged, he began working as a coal miner and for United Steel until his retirement.
He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a member of Walnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed selling fruits and vegetables and junking.
Survivors include-
Wife- June Glenn of Marion
Son- Steve Glenn and wife Wilma of Harrisburg
Daughter- Adeana Hayden and husband Todd of Creal Springs
Daughter- Pam Frey and husband Tim of Marion
Daughter- Crystal Simmons of Marion
Son- Tim Simmons and wife Betsy of Marion
Daughter- Teresa Simmons and fiancé Heath Jack of Marion
23 grandchildren
20 great grandchildren
Sister- Joann Emery and husband Willie of Marion
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter- Lisa Glenn, son- William Louis Simmons, Jr, and grandchildren- Leesa Simmons, Bryan Simmons and Jamie Young.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Pastor Keith Owens will officiate. Burial will follow at Robinson-Weis Cemetery in New Burnside. Military rites will be performed at graveside by the Vienna VFW Post #5222 and Metropolis American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.