Glenn Ellis Southern, age 73 of Cartersville, GA passed away at his home on March 15, 2023. Glenn was born on December 04, 1949 to the late Garnett Cecil Southern and Doris Ellis Southern Mercer. He was a Member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and lifelong resident of Cartersville.
Mr. Southern enjoyed time devoted to many hobbies that included hunting, guns, and developed a passion for cars over the course of his life. When he wasn’t tending to his hobbies, you could find him enjoying a meal at Cartersville’s favorite 4 Way Lunch and Adams BBQ. He cherished time spent with family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Glenn retired from City of Cartersville Public Works Department after 33 years of loyal service.
Mr. Southern is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved daughter, Sharon DeAnn Southern, his brother, Ray Southern.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Brian (Shelia) Southern;sister in law Sandra Southern, brothers, Steve (Deborah) Southern and Jeff (Anne) Southern; Grandchildren, Kyle, Hunter (Sadie),Dalton (Savannah) and Allie Southern.Great grandchildren Brooks, Clay,and Ledger Southern ; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Zion Hill Baptist Church 1105 Mission Rd SW, Cartersville, GA 30120 at 2pm with the honorable Rev. Jonathan Padgett and Rev. Earl Abernathy officiating. Interment to follow at Zion Hill Baptist Cemetery.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 4–7 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Tony, Kyle, Hunter, Dalton, Levi, and Matthew Southern. Honorary Pallbearers are Luke and Will Southern.
In lieu of flowers for those who wish can make a donation to Zion Hill Baptist Church,PO Box 4093 Cartersville,Ga. 30120
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Dr Cartersville, GA is honored to serve the Southern family.
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