Dr. Thomas Michael Glenn Sr

Thomas Michael Glenn, Sr. – Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Poppy and Great-Grandpa passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2023, in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Tom Glenn was born on July 20, 1940, in Detroit, MI to Spencer Smith and Mary Catherine Glenn. He was raised in Kansas City, MO with his sisters Mary Loretta and Margaret Ann. After graduating from Rockhurst High School, he earned a B.S. from Rockhurst College and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Tom married Patricia Ann Ross on August 25, 1962, and was blessed with three children: Thomas Jr., Timothy and Christine. He began his career in academia and was the first Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He was an active, published researcher and founding member of the Shock Society. His passion for educating young physicians earned him the respect of his students and his peers. He moved into the pharmaceutical industry mid-career where he held senior leadership roles for several multinational pharmaceutical companies before retiring to Foley, AL. Tom always gave back to the community and served as President of the local chapter of the American Heart Association and Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Education. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. He was committed to supporting young couples as they prepared for marriage and was active in Engaged Encounter for many years. Tom was a bright conversationalist, always ready with a good joke to make others laugh. He found the bright side in every situation. Tom was an avid golfer and sports fan and spent his happiest years of retirement on the fairways of Glen Lakes Golf Club with friends and family. He and Patricia enjoyed traveling and particularly enjoyed going on cruises with their tight-knit group of friends. Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, and three children: Tom (Terri) Glenn Jr. of Mesa, AZ, Tim (Sharon) Glenn of Johnston, IA and Fairhope, AL, and Christine (Bruno) Glenn of Doylestown, PA and I’le d’Oleron, France, 6 grandchildren: Katie (Hunter) Daniel of Tampa, FL, Dr. Thomas (Rachel) Glenn III of Ypsilanti, MI, Emily (Jake) Glenn of San Francisco, CA, Sean (Kate) Glenn of Grimes, IA, Kayla (Mark) Bleich of Kansas City, MO and Daniel Glenn of Mesa, AZ, and one great-grandson, William Glenn of Grimes, IA. He will be deeply missed. The funeral will be held on June 1, 2023, at 3 pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Foley, AL. Visitation with the family will be immediately prior to the funeral at 2 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association or St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Foley, AL.

Dr. Thomas Michael Glenn Sr

May 16, 2023

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