Morris L. Glenn, Sr.

August 31, 2016

Morris L. Glenn, Sr. 73 of Pensacola, FL passed away at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence after battling cancer.

Morris was born June 12, 1943 in Charleston, SC to Othella Ann Morris and Wiley L. Glenn. Morris attended Oklahoma Military Academy and entered the Navy in 1961 at NATTC in San Diego, CA Oct. 1961, he was stationed at NATTC Memphis, TN where he attended “ADJ” “A” School. Then was sent to Pensacola from Mar. 1962 to Aug. 1965. Then he went to NATPC for “ADJ” “B” School from Sept. 1965 to Dec. 1965. Then he went to VP-19 NAS Moffett Field, CA. He was a P-3 Flight Engineer there from Jan. 1966- Feb. 1970. Then he went to NAHC Memphis, TN from Feb. 1970 to May 1970 where he attended instructor school. Then he went to NAMTD Patuxent River, MD from May 1970 to Mar. 1972 and was instructor of the Year. Then he went to VP-10 NAS Brunswick, ME from Mar. 1975 to April 1978. Then he went to NRL Patuxent River, MD from April 1978-May 1981, where he retired.

As a civilian, he worked for ALM from 1981-1987as an Engineering Team Leader. While working nights he attended college at the Emery Riddle Aeronautical University and graduated in 1988 with his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked for McNeil Technologies, Inc. form 1987 – 1990. Then he went to work for American Electronic, Inc. As a Logistics Analyst form 1990-1993 then BAE, Inc. form 1993-2006, where he retired.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carol Smith Hollenshead whom he married Dec. 4, 1969 in Houston, TX.

His is also survived by his children, Ursula Renee Towles of California, MD, Morris Lawson (Anna) Glenn, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD and William Latham (Brandy) Glenn, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren, Craig Austin Towles, Cody Ryan (Melissa) Towles, Kaylie Renee Glenn, William Latham Glenn, Jr., Jia Glenn and Morris Lawson Glenn III; a brother, Thomas Theron Glenn of Oklahoma City, OK; many nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law; and 2 yorkies, Prissy and Penny.

Morris was an avid Redskins fan and collected clocks and knives. He loved gardening, bird watching, reading and riding his Harley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

Pallbearers will be: Lawson Glenn, Latham Glenn, Mike Fletcher, Ron Sterling, Frank Brooks and Bill Spath

Flowers and contributions to St. Jude’s Children Hospital are both welcome

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries