Jerry Glenn

Jerry Glenn, age 67 of Franklintown Road in Spruce Pine died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home.Jerry was born in Marion, NC on October 25, 1949 to Claude C. and Marie Collis Glenn. He was married to Phyllis Frye Glenn for thirty-nine years. He was a builder but spent the last 30 plus years at Buck Stove. He designed and tested the stoves.He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, and his father and mother Claude and Marie Glenn.He is survived by his children, Sherry Jenkins (Kerry) of Fayetteville, NC; Vickie Boyd of Spruce Pine; and Larry Sparks, Jr. of Spruce Pine; sister, Claudia Gage (Lanny) of Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Jeff Glenn (Wanda) of Marion; six grandchildren; Anthony Pitman of Charlotte, Andrea Pitman of Cartersville, GA, Chris Boone and Dustin Sparks of Spruce Pine, Matthew Jenkins of Fayetteville, NC and Kacey Anderson (James) of Okinawa, Japan; and four great grandchildren. There are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.Jerry will be remembered as a kind, helpful, caring good man. He was soft spoken, patient with an easy smile, friendly mannerisms, helpful to all, quick to laugh and would do anything for you. He was also a devoted family man, faithful friend and good husband. His memory will bring smiles to our faces and love to our hearts.Visitation will be at Webb Funeral home from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 3, 2017 with the funeral service to follow at 6:30 pm. Burial will follow in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Gibbs Cancer and Research Institute, 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg, SC 29303.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Jerry Glenn’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home of Spruce Pine is honored to be assisting the Glenn family. Jerry’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.Read Obituary