In Remembrance Of
Glenn E. Edwards
Glenn E. Edwards, 86, of Lathrop, MO passed away September 30, 2018.
He was born on January 16, 1932 to Roy and Bertha (Jacobs) Edwards in Buckner, MO. Glenn grew up in Liberty where he attended school. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
On March 12, 1954 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Louise Cox. After their marriage they lived in Clay County, settling in Paradise, MO where they made their home. Charlotte passed away on January 17, 1996. Glenn then moved to Plattsburg and later to Lathrop.
He worked for Simmons Mattress Company in Fairfax, Kansas for 42 years, retiring in 1995. Glenn was a member of the Baptist faith, the VFW Post #4043 in Liberty, the American Legion Post #95 in Liberty, the Lathrop Antique Club, and the Kearney Saddle Club. Glenn enjoyed reading, driving his golf cart, fishing and especially being with family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers Leroy Edwards, Tommy Edwards, Gene Edwards, and Elby Edwards; sisters Dorothy Drew and Iola Drew; great-grandson Jesse James Alexander.
Glenn is survived by his daughters Glenda Covert, Dianna (Rick Ward) Bush and Tammy (Stan) Lanier; grandchildren Courtney (Sean) Alexander, Jamie Ward, Phillip Ward, Jesse Lanier, and Devon Covert; great-grandchildren Jacob Dixon, Jocelynne Dixon, Carson Robertson, Brittany Knapp; great-great-grandchildren Maverick, Karter, Lucas and Skilyr; brothers Ernie (Elaine) Edwards and Riley (Sandy) Edwards; several nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service with Military Honors: 1:00 p.m. Friday October 5th with visitation 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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11 comments
Billie
We will miss your visits to library!
Erma L Jones
Sorry for your loss. Glenda, He was lucky to have had you and you are lucky to have had Glen in your life. Our Simmons retiree breakfast will not be the same. I am sure he had more stories to tell.
Charles Tate
so sorry for your loss I knew glenn ever since I was 5 yrs old was I real gloss friend
deborah tate
so sorry for your loss sending prayer to all the family glenn was o good friend
Jennifer Reed Voltmer
Tammy got you in my prayers. It’s been many years but have fond memories of your dad. God bless
Barbara Schultz
Uncle Glenn I will miss you, you were a huge part of my childhood, and when I lost Kevin you were there for me. RIP and you will be forever in my heart!
Parul & Harry Patel
Sending healing prayers to family
Lois Maxine Hennis
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Glenn but my great nephew is Sean Alexander, and I know that he loved Courtney’s grandfather. Our church prayed for him and are praying for the family.
Marilyn Moore
I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. He was a wonderful man! Praying for his family in their time of need.
David & Janet Anderson
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May memories help with the sadness being felt. May time mend your sorrow.
Janet Deyo
Praying for God’s peace for the family.