More detail on this person: I worked at the Florida Department of Transportation with Joel for
several years before we realized we were both Army Aviators. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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01/11/2025
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From: Bill Kelbaugh
GLENN, THOMAS JOEL, 67 Ft. White - Thomas Joel Glenn, (14 July 1939 - 6 April 2007). After a brief
illness, Joel Glenn passed away peacefully in his home in Fort White. He was surrounded by family.
Born in Tallahassee, Mr. Glenn grew up in Fort White and attended the University of Florida on an
R.O.T.C. scholarship. In 1962 he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering, as well as being a
distinguished military graduate. After initial training at the Basic Artillery School in Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, he completed airborne training and Ranger School. In 1964, with the growing need for
pilots in Vietnam, he was selected for Army Flight School and designated an Army Aviator. Mr. Glenn
served his first tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam flying the UH-1 "Huey" Iroquois where he
earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. Mr. Glenn returned to the artillery where
he served a tour in Frankfurt, Germany. In 1969, Mr. Glenn returned to Vietnam as the commanding
officer of an Army Attack Helicopter Squadron. In 1976, he transferred to the Army Reserve and
returned to the family farm located in Fort White. Mr. Glenn worked for the Florida Department of
Transportation for 16 years as a certified Professional Engineer. He retired in 2005 as the head of
the Environmental Engineering Department. Mr. Glenn was an avid photographer and published a book
of historical pictures of High Springs, Florida as well as a book of photos detailing his
experiences in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Judy Jones Glenn of Ft. White, his Mother,
Hettie Lou Niblack Glenn of Ft. White, his 2 sons, Thomas Joel Glenn, Jr. (Stephanie) of Ft. White
and Robert James Glenn (Michelle) of Palatka, his brother, Dewey Virgil Glenn, Jr. of Ft. White,
sister; Wilma Ann Herren of Middleburg and his six grandchildren: Thomas Joel Glenn, III, Susan
Ilyse Glenn, Carlton Virgil Glenn, Jonathan Paul Glen, Christopher Alan Glenn & Abigail Grayce
Glenn. He was preceded in death by his Father Dewey Virgil Glenn and brother, Donald Hugh Glenn.
Visitation for Joel will be Tuesday April 10, 2007 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Milam Funeral Home of High
Springs, 17593 N.W. Hwy 441 386-454-5361. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday April 11, 2007
at the Tustenuggee United Methodist Church on Tustenuggee Rd., Ft. White, FL at 11:00 A.M. with
Burial in Tustenuggee Cemetery with Military Honors. MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES
OF HIGH SPRINGS 17593 N.W. Hwy 441 High Springs, FL. 386-454-5361 are in care of arrangements.
Published in the Gainesville Sun from 4/8/2007 - 4/9/2007.