He met Billie June Hanks upon his Honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946. Glenn's assignment in the Navy included Los Angeles, The Aleutian Islands and Japan. Glenn and June were married on October 24, 1948, in Pampa, Texas. They raised two sons Carrol and Randy, in Pampa and Spearman, Texas.
Glenn had a 42 year career with Exxon Corporation, primarily working in the Panhandle of Texas but toward the end of his career he spent some years as a Senior Field Superintendent in several states
including Oklahoma and North Dakota.
Glenn was a dedicated husband, father and provider to his family. He left behind a rich legacy of Christian faith, integrity, and positive influence toward his family, friends, and numerous others he encountered throughout his life. He was a Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Spearman, Texas for many years and after moving to San Angelo, Texas with wife June in 2000, he also served as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church of San Angelo, Texas.
Glenn's deep caring for others led him to volunteer in the Prison Ministry for 10 years in Amarillo, Texas at several state and federal prisons. He developed long lasting friendships with many prisoners who communicated with him for many years after leaving Prison Ministry. He was named an honorary Chaplain at one point during this ministry, an honor he deeply cherished. Upon arriving in San Angelo, Texas, he eventually became a volunteer in a local ministry taking the elderly who could not drive to and from doctor appointments and other places they needed to go. He was recognized by the ministry after he had provided over 300 assignments to assist those in need of transportation. He concluded this ministry when he turned 90 years old.
Glenn's wife of 58 years, June, preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Carrol and Charlotte Day of Richmond, Texas and son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Jody Day of Fort Stockton, Texas, grandchildren include: Collin and Kristin Day of Fort Worth, Texas, Nick and Carissa Vann of Richmond, Texas, Connor Day of Humble, Texas, Wayne and Rachel Nix, Armando and Jessica Ontiveros, Devin and Sarah Hamilton, Nathan and Briana Day and Natalie Day of Fort Stockton, Texas, Jeff and Emily Brantley of Abilene, Texas; 22 great-grandchildren; brother Bill Day of Dallas, Texas, sister-in-law Mary Lou Hogan, brother-in-law and wife H.A. and Jean Hanks of Andrews, TX, brother-in law Jack Hanks of Buckeye, Colorado and a number of nephews and nieces.
Glenn was loved and admired by many whom he came in contact with. His generosity and compassion for others was always present in his life. He was one of God's "good men" and he will be deeply missed.
PSALM 116:15 "The death of His faithful ones is valuable in the Lord's sight."
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, at Johnson’s Funeral Home, San Angelo, Texas. Viewing will begin at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am and the graveside service will immediately follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Day family.
