Alan Thomas McGlinch “Tom”, age 77 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:48 PM at the Brethren’s Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. Born in Greenville on October 16, 1942 he was one of 5 children to the late Clarence & Jean (Martin) McGlinch. He was a 1960 graduate of Versailles High School and then went on to work at FRAM Corporation for over 32 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Willowdell, Ohio where he served as Deacon as well as a member of the Southern Ohio Senate. Upon the closing of St. Paul’s in Willowdell, he became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenville, Ohio. Tom enjoyed collecting toy tractors, eating out, and spending time with family and friends; he will truly be missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Kelly Scott McGlinch and a sister Susan Kay McGlinch.
Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lorene (Morris) McGlinch whom he married on July 1, 1967: sisters Judi & Jerry Baker; Jane Agne; Joanne McGlinch: sisters- in- laws Penny McGlinch; Janet Sanders: brother-in-law Larry & Phyllis Morris: as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on the family from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Alan Knoke presiding. Burial at Newcomer Cemetery, Arcanum, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences www.zecharbailey.com.
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