Glenn Allen Bower, 90, of Belleville, Illinois passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1933 in Ava, Illinois to John Shirley and Nona (nee Holiday) Bower. Glenn married Lois Mezo in 1954. He proudly served in the United States Air Force where he dedicated over 20 years of his life to protecting and serving his country. Glenn enjoyed mowing his yard and spending countless hours tending to it. He also had a passion for golf. Glenn was a member of Swansea Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving to cherish his memory include his daughter, Cheryl (Mike) Jones; daughter-in-law, Linda Bower; grandchildren, Amber (Chris) Safford, Michael (Alyssa) Jones and Jason (Jenny) Bower; great-grandchildren, Lili and Natalie Safford, Maddie, Hudson and Hannah Jones and Hayden and Kamden Bower; brother, Bill (Ruby) Bower and sister, Mary Jo Reed. Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Bower; son, Dale Bower; grandson, Craig Bower and four siblings, Gerry, Wayne, Doris and Norma.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 12:00pm in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with visitation from 11:00am until time of service. Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Swansea Baptist Church.
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