It is with regret that we announce the passing of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas Walter Glazener, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home.
Tom was born on January 14, 1944 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Walter and Mary Blanche Arrowood Glazener. He served active duty in the United States Army for 23 years before retiring. He graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and later the University of Florida with a master’s in Civil Engineering. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Glazener passed away on June 26, 2019 at Lincoln Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Poor Glazener; daughters, Ginger (Ron) Demirjian of Madison, AL and Noel Glazener of Clarksville, TN; son, Hunt (Jennifer) Glazener of Kelso, TN; sister, Peggy (Larry) Browning of Etowah, NC; and grandchildren, Bradley, Thomas, and Jacquelyn Demirjian and Liza and Walter Glazener.
Memorials may be made to the Fayetteville, TN Elks Lodge 1792, for Veteran Programs or Nursing Scholarships, P.O. Box 837, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Glazener.
29 Comments To "Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas Walter Glazener"
#1 Comment By Janis Williams On June 27, 2019 @ 8:25 pm
Connie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray prayers of comfort for all of you.
#2 Comment By Jeanie Hyde On June 27, 2019 @ 8:38 pm
Connie, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family at this sad time.
#3 Comment By Ray and Sue Cary Simmons On June 27, 2019 @ 9:04 pm
Connie, Ray and I are sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days ahead..Tom was a special friend. Our Love, Ray & Sue
#4 Comment By Lila McElroy On June 27, 2019 @ 9:49 pm
Tom was a great friend and neighbor!! He will be missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with you Connie, Ginger, Noel, and Hunt.
#5 Comment By Mitzi Burnum On June 27, 2019 @ 10:20 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tom was a great friend to Tommy and me. He will be missed.
#6 Comment By Teresa Brown On June 27, 2019 @ 10:35 pm
Today I send my love to Tom’s beloved family. Condolences to Connie.
#7 Comment By Ricky A. Tellstrom On June 28, 2019 @ 2:14 pm
Connie, I am so sorry for you Ginger, Hunt and Noel and all the grandkids. Tom was a wonderful boss and a good friend.
#8 Comment By Shirley Bolles On June 28, 2019 @ 3:10 pm
Connie, and children I am so sorry for your great loss. He was a good friend and a good person he will be greatly missed. He always told me if you couldn’t fix anything that Jack Daniels could take care of any problem. Love you.
#9 Comment By Susan Thompson On June 28, 2019 @ 11:12 pm
Connie and family, words cannot express the sadness I feel over the death of such a great man…I consider you all very dear friends! May you be comforted at this sad time by God’s love and the love of your friends. Susan
#10 Comment By Sandy Green On June 29, 2019 @ 4:50 am
Noel, my prayers are with you and your family. Your father is at peace now. He served his country well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask. Love you.
#11 Comment By Dixieyarbrough On June 29, 2019 @ 6:56 am
Connie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr Tom was a special man and a great friend to all who knew him. He will be missed!!!
#12 Comment By Pat Applegate On June 29, 2019 @ 12:04 pm
Noel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you; may God lessen your pain and bless your memories.
#13 Comment By Bill and Paula Ferguson On June 29, 2019 @ 12:38 pm
Connie, Ginger, Noel, Hunt, We are so very sorry to hear about Tom. He was a wonderful man. He is at peace now. No more pain. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts.
Bill, Paula, Sheri, Billy Ferguson
#14 Comment By Carol Simms Young On June 29, 2019 @ 1:33 pm
Connie I am so sorry I thought the world of Tom he was always nice to everyone he will be greatly missed everyone loved him and everyone loves you love you Connie. Carol
#15 Comment By Cathleen McCoy On June 29, 2019 @ 2:32 pm
Noel.
You have been a blessing to your parents during this time. I know your Daddy has been a great influence on you. You have been a devoted daughter giving so much of yourself during his illness. Praying that the Lord gives you rest and assurance.
Cathleen
#16 Comment By Lule West On June 29, 2019 @ 3:15 pm
Noel, I am so sorry for your loss!
#17 Comment By Sam and Denise Clark On June 29, 2019 @ 5:33 pm
Noel I know how much you loved and will miss your Dad. He was a great man and a hero to many. What a wonderful legacy he leaves with your family. I know he’s very proud of you all! Hugs and sincere condolences.
#18 Comment By Willi Frank On June 29, 2019 @ 6:08 pm
I never met Mr. Glazener but I do know his daughter, Noel. He must have been a special man to be part of the team that raised such a kind and generous woman. Thank you, Tom. Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire family.
#19 Comment By Karen Miller On June 29, 2019 @ 7:48 pm
Connie so sorry for your loss. Tom was one of the best and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of being his friend. Sending prayers to your family.
#20 Comment By Beverly Spiva On July 1, 2019 @ 12:55 am
Noel,
You and your mom have been such faithful caregivers to your dad. He is at rest and I will pray for both of you to be immersed in God’s peace as you mourn his loss.
Love, Beverly
#21 Comment By Jane Vaughn Oddo On July 1, 2019 @ 4:43 am
I know you will be missed. Your family were friends of ours. Condolences.
#22 Comment By Karen and Jeff Russ On July 1, 2019 @ 7:59 pm
Connie, So sorry for your loss, Tom will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#23 Comment By Paige Deaton On July 3, 2019 @ 5:11 am
Oh how I loved that man and feared that man. I am sorry he is gone already. I have missed you all.
Love and prayers to all of you, my old neighbors.
#24 Comment By Linda F. Williams On July 9, 2019 @ 5:21 pm
Connie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Mr. Glazener; however, we would like to have his picture for the Warrior Exhibit if it is not there already. If you are interested in having his picture in the Exhibit please email me . Again, I am so sorry.
#25 Comment By Dan Long On July 9, 2019 @ 6:10 pm
Connie, Tom was a great asset to the Lodge. Condolences to you and the rest of the family, from Barbara and I.
#26 Comment By Dixie On July 10, 2019 @ 12:33 am
Connie Mr Tom was one in a million…everybody loved him, especially me. He never met a stranger and was good to everybody. I think he’s in heaven with Mr Jack saying set em up! He will be missed by all. Prayers to you and the family. If you need me you know where I am Love you big!
#27 Comment By Gwynneth On July 10, 2019 @ 6:59 pm
Dear Connie and Family,
Tom lived a full life taking everything in his stride. The sights he saw and the memories made hold dear to them sweet lady.
You were his rock and strength. Always the cheer leader and conscientious loving companion. God Bless you all. Peggy’s friend,
Gwynneth
#28 Comment By Ken and Suzy Demirjian On July 10, 2019 @ 11:56 pm
Hello Connie. We’re sorry for your loss and have had you and Tom in our prayers for some time. Love to all of you during this tough time.
#29 Comment By Ann Vallandingham Golightly On September 7, 2019 @ 2:42 am
Connie,
I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.