Glenn Eden Sipe's Obituary
Glenn Eden Sipe died at his home located at 1958 Kirby Rd. in Memphis, TN on March 24, 2009 after a long illness.He was born in Memphis, TN to George William Sipe and Elizabeth Kearney Sipe on November 26, 1940.A graduate of East High School and Memphis State University, Glenn retired from Mutual of New York as a field underwriter and lifetime qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Glenn had a passion for rebuilding and racing cars. Rebuilding Italian and European cars set him on the path which made him known as the authority in the car world due to his in-depth knowledge and ability to find rare cars and parts. He continued his passion through racing antique cars in the Southeast Vintage Racing Association. He was a member of the British Car Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and a frequent charitable donator to St. Jude, IRIS, and the Fraternal Order of Police. As his health diminished, he was unable to continue his passions in life. He continued sharing his spirit with family, friends and associates through advice and consults.Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Anita Anne Sipe who passed on September 6, 2001 and a brother, William E. Sipe.He leaves his sons, Kevin Kearney Sipe, William Christopher Sipe as well as a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Sipe and a nephew, Larry Johnson. He also leaves his wonderful grandchildren, Brandon and Aiden and passed before the birth of Madeline.Visitations will be held from 5-7 p.m., March 26, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery located at 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The 2nd visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., March 30, 3009 at Second Presbyterian Church located at 4055 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. also at the church. A reception will be held for friends and family at the residence following the services. Interment will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.
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