Elvin B. Glaze's Obituary
Elvin Buford Glaze, 89 of Shelby County, Tennessee passed away peacefully March 1, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born March 21, 1929 to the late Amon Henry Glaze and Lora Elizabeth Ray Glaze one of 3 boys and 4 girls.He graduated from Humes High School, Memphis, TN in 1948. On October 23, 1949, he married his high school sweetheart the late (Libby) Mary Elizabeth Cromwell, who passed away in 1995.Elvin served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War in 1951 stationed in Kokura Japan.In 1954 he began his lifetime career in the Optical Business. He is retired of 25 years at American Optical Company and 25 years from Precision Optical Lab, Gallaway TN. In retirement he enjoyed going to work with his son building cabinets and spending time at the cabin on the Tennessee River with family and friends.He was a member of the Highland Heights Presbyterian Church and attended Bartlett Baptist Church with his son.He is survived by his son, Elvin Dennis Glaze (Barbara R. Glaze); 2 Grandchildren: Gregory Dennis Glaze (Tancy Autry Glaze) of Lexington, TN and Michelle Lynne Garey Moore (Burney Moore) of Memphis, TN; 5 Great Grandchildren: Chelsea Marie Garey, Macey Jordan Garey, Gunner Autry Glaze, Eason Grey Glaze, and Kevin J. Moore and 1 Great Great Grandson , Kade Anthony Garey.The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the Funeral services to follow at 2:00 pm with Reverend Tim Foster, Highland Heights Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.The Tribute Slideshow of Elvin B. Glaze may be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/X9CSP7PWN527K3RRArrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”.
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