Glenn W. Long

Retired U.S. Army LTC Glenn Wilson Long, 90 of Auburn, Alabama, born January 12, 1934, in Selma, Alabama, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.

Glenn grew up in Selma, Alabama, where he earned his Eagle Scout Honor as a young man. He graduated from Auburn University and later earned his post-graduate degree from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Glenn was a 23-year veteran of the United States Army, serving overseas in Germany, Korea, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Pentagon in 1979, he moved to Auburn, Alabama, where he earned an additional undergraduate degree from Auburn University and would later work for the Center for Government Services at Auburn University until his retirement.

Glenn was preceded in death by his son Raymond W. Long, his brother, William R. Long, Jr., his parents William R. Long, Sr., and Myrtis née Wilson Long.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 69 years Anne W. Long; son, Glenn W. Long, Jr. (Janine) of Vero Beach, Florida; daughter-in-law, Ina Long of Hoover, Alabama; four grandchildren: Amanda Long, Robert Long, Samuel Long, and Walker Long; along with two great grandchildren Harper and Maverick Long.

A military graveside service will be held at the Montevallo National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama, at 11:45 am, Friday, August 16, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers.