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Ira Glenn
Springfield
Sep 13, 1962 — Jun 26, 2021
Millington
Ira Glenn Springfield, affectionally known as Glenn was born to the late Robert Springfield, Jr. and Rebecca Ann Springfield on Thursday, September 13, 1962 in Millington, TN. He heard the still voice of the Master calling on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 4:35 a.m. Without hesitation he answered the call and quietly left the room as his mother slept.
Some of Glenn's earthly accomplishments included graduating from Millington Central High School in 1980 and attending Shelby State Community College from 1980 - 1982. He also attended Tennessee State University from 1982- 1984. Glenn was employed at Hodges Gas Station and Wal-Mart. In 2017 Glenn's health began to fail him an he retired under disability from the United States Post Office after 32 years of service.
Glenn accepted the Lord at the age of 12 and was baptized and joined West Canaan M. B. Church. After the passing of his father, he united with Tabernacle M. B. Church to join his mother and other family members. Glenn served faithfully as a trustee and worked in the sound booth.
Glenn leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 29 years, Pamela Springfield, his beloved mother, Rebecca Ann Springfield, one daughter Stacy Tolbert (Marcus), three grandchildren whom he adored Daisha Evans, Taylor Evans and DeAndra Tolbert. Two brothers, his sidekick, Robert (Bob) (Cybill) Springfield, Millington, Tyrus Springfield, Memphis, two sisters-in-law, Doris King and Sonja Carruthers, a brother-in-law Edward (Mary) Cobbs, one Uncle, W.J. (Dorris) Stewart, Foster City, CA, one Aunt, Clytoria Stewart, Millington, TN and a gang of cousins and friends.
Service will be held on Friday, July 2, viewing from 9:00 - 11:55 and service 12:00 noon at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel. Interment in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.
Glenn will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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