In loving memory of

Glenn L Herron
August 17, 1947 - November 19, 2020

Glenn passed away on Thursday evening, November 19, 2020 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family.

Glenn Lee Herron was born on August 17, 1947 in Hamburg, Iowa the son of James and Thelma (Booker) Herron. Glenn was raised in the Farragut community and graduated from Farragut High School with the Class of 1965. He worked at a variety of jobs growing up. He shelled corn for a company in Riverton, worked at Morton House in Nebraska City and worked at Eaton's in Shenandoah from 1972 until his retirement in 2007.

On December 31, 1980 he was united in marriage to Joan Ellis. To this union four children were born; Jamie, James R. "Jimmy", Jacque and Jeremy. Glenn enjoyed fishing and visiting with others. Times spent with family and friends brought him much joy. Glenn was heartbroken when his beloved Joan passed away on July 9, 2011. He later found happiness with Gayle Bliss on June 30, 2018. She passed away on April 20, 2020. Glenn was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Clarinda.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children Jamie McCue of Glenwood, IA, James R. Herron (Courtney) of Shenandoah, IA, Jacque Graves of Monroe, IA and Jeremy Herron (Heather) of Shenandoah; 6 grandchildren; brother Harold "Lynn" Herron (Karen); nephew James D. Herron (Sherry); aunt Maxine Butts; special friend Trudy Hylton; other family and dear friends.

Tributes

Kenny McClarnon wrote on Nov 25, 2020:

"I worked with Glenn at Eaton. He was a great guy that would help anyone. Lynn my condolences to you and all of your families. Prayers to all of you."

RD Keep wrote on Nov 22, 2020:

"Glenn was a good friend to the Headley family and especially to Uncle Sonny. Peace be to Glenn's family."

Cindy kelley wrote on Nov 21, 2020:

"Our deepest sympathy to the family of Glenn Herron. We became good friends after the passing of his latest wife Gayle. He was a good man very easy to talk to and always listened. We lived in same apartment building Forrest park in shenandoah. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family at this time of need. Sincerely Brian and Cindy Kelley"

Janet Edmonds wrote on Nov 21, 2020:

"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May fond memories and God?s loving words carry you through and beyond this difficult time of mourning. Isaiah 57:15"

Kirk and Sherry Shearer wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Lynn and family, Sorry to hear of Glenn?s passing . Always had a big smile and loved to visit. May he Rest In Peace with his Heavenly Father. Our prayers go out to his family."

Kirk and Sherry Shearer wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Lynn and family, Sorry to hear of Glenn?s passing . Always had a big smile and loved to visit. May he Rest In Peace with his Heavenly Father. Our prayers go out to his family."

Diane Adams wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"My condolences to all the family. Got acquainted with Glenn this summer. Spent many mornings sitting out on the patio in front of his apartment building visiting about anything and everything. He was always ready to lend a ear although I did most of the talking. ?..missed him after he moved to Clarinda. Always had a smile! Will miss you my friend."

Diane Adams wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Glenn and I had many conversations out on the patio of his apartment building. I missed him after he moved this fall over to Clarinda. Didn?t know him long but he had a great smile and was always ready to lend a ear while I did most of the talking..?. Will miss you my friend. "

Donna Hamilton wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"To the family of Glenn, I am sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. I only knew Glenn for a very short time. He had a fun loving nature, a smile that could fill a whole room and would do anything he could to help others. He talked about his children often and fondly so... Rest In Peace. Donna Hamilton"

Dennis Hackett wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Lynn, family of Glenn, so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. May he rest in God's arms. Denny Hackett"

Ted and Bobbie Houser wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"To the family of Lynn Herron, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Glenn He !He was a great guy. Ted and both worked with him at Eatons .He was a hard worker and always so nice and would help anyone. "