Glenn Edward Mellon (1926 - 2011)

Born 1 Jul 1926 in Fairmount Township, Pike, Illinois, United States

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Died 19 Jun 2011 at age 84 in Liberty, Adams, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Glenn E. Mellon, age 84, of 2130 Harrison, formerly of 406 Park, Liberty died on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in the home. He was born July 1, 1926 in Pike County, Fairmount Township, IL, the son of Harry E. & Zepha Marie (Wymer) Mellon. He married Gladys R. Brown on August 25, 1945 in Quincy. She survives.

Glenn was a farmer for 22 years. He later worked in maintenance & grounds keeping at the Quincy Regional Airport, retiring in 1992. He then worked for Liberty Village in Water & Maintenance.

He was of the Christian faith. He was an avid outdoorsman & camper, he especially loved camping at Cedar Lakes and Siloam Springs. Glenn also enjoyed woodworking & collecting miniature farm tractors. He always enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren & his puppy, Abby. Glenn is survived by his children: Melvin G. Mellon and his wife, Glennis, of Payson; Linda Kasparie and her husband, Larry, of Liberty; G. Ruth Mellon of Barry; and Charles E. Mellon and his companion, Diane Hrichak, of Quincy; He is also survived by one brother, Harry "Junior" Mellon and his wife Marianna of Quincy and two sisters, Idella Mellon of Quincy and Uvadella Martin of Augusta, IL.

Sixteen grandchildren, Brad (Becky) Mellon of Payson, Jamie Mellon, Brent (Tanya) Mellon all of Quincy; Joshua (Erin) Mellon of Hull, IL; Kevin (Brandy) Kasparie, Jeff (Michelle) Kasparie all of Liberty, Jason (Amanda) Kasparie, of Ursa; Angie Kasparie of Liberty, Bobby (Andi) Ash, of Payson; and Bryan (Kim) Ash and Kandace Spann, both of Barry; Rob (Patti) Mellon of Quincy; Jennifer (Jamie) Schumacher, Michelle (Jamie) Coons all of Quincy and Bernie Ormond, III, of Liberty; Julie (Randy) Reis of Quincy;

In addition, forty-four great grandchildren, one great-great grandson and several nieces & nephews also survive.

Sources

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 19 September 2017, 07:16), entry for Glenn Mellon(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LTB2-S8W); contributed by various users.
• Year: 1930; Census Place: New Salem, Pike, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340286
• Year: 1940; Census Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00756; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1-1
• U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: Glenn Edward Mellon Race: White Age: 18 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date: 1 Jul 1926 Birth Place: Pike County, Illinois, USA Residence Place: Barry, Adams, Illinois, USA Registration Date: 1 Jul 1944 Registration Place: Illinois, USA Employer: Harry Mellon Weight: 155 Complexion: Ruddy Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Blonde Height: 5 10 Next of Kin: Zepha Mellon
• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 August 2019), memorial page for Glenn E Mellon (1 Jul 1926–19 Jun 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 73502917, citing Saint Brigids Cemetery, Liberty, Adams County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Iriss Hill (contributor 46617720) .