IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Glenn Roger

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Drennen

Jan 31, 1931 — Jun 15, 2021

Obituary

Glenn Roger Drennen, 90 years of age, born January 31, 1931, in Drennen, WV, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in his home in Blacksburg, VA, with Rosemary, his loving wife of 55 years, by his side. Glenn was loved by everyone around him and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Glenn graduated from Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV. After beginning college at Concord College, Glenn proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he continued his higher education and graduated from West Virginia Tech. Glenn loved playing sports, especially baseball, which he played at Concord College, WV Tech and for the US Army. After graduation, he began his 30-year career as a teacher and coach at Nicholas County High School. Upon his retirement, Glenn moved to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. His retirement was full of fishing, gardening with his wife, travelling the world with his oldest son, and supporting his youngest son's athletic career, never missing an event. Glenn was a caring and supportive husband, father, teacher, coach, and friend. He set the standard for being a hard worker and would do anything and everything for his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Hall and Carrie McCutcheon Drennen, and his siblings James Hall Jr, Harry Elmo, Ruby Lee, Ruth, Allen Jackson, Ernest Gale, Daisy Dimple, and Alma Lou).

He is survived by his wife Rosemary Kincaid Drennen of Blacksburg, VA, his sons Christopher Glenn Drennen of Houston, TX and Brian Stanley Drennen of Blacksburg, VA, and his sister Judy Olson of Kanab, Utah.

Glenn will be deeply missed by all.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday June 18 th in the Summersville Baptist Family Life Center with Joe Dooley officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Walker Memorial Park at Summersville.  Friends may call at the Family Life Center one hour prior to the service on Friday.

The Waters Funeral Chapel in Summersville is in charge of arrangements.

www.watersfuneralchapel.com

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