Glynn Edward Barron

Mr. Glynn Barron, age 88, of Martin, TN, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at his home.

Born on May 11, 1937, in Trenton, Tennessee, Glynn was the cherished son of the late Carlie and Ruby Mai Thetford Barron.He honorably served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Korean War. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Martin, Glynn touched many lives throughout his years and retired as a Regional Supervisor from City Finance. He found joy in rabbit and coon hunting, horseback riding, and spending time with his beloved beagle dogs. However, his greatest joy came from being with his family, whom he loved deeply.
Glynn loved talking on the phone with his dog and horse-loving friends. He found great joy in buying, selling, and trading his beagle dogs. He would talk for hours and spend time joshing with his friends about who had the best, fastest, slowest, or smartest dogs. He loved getting young dogs and using his older dogs to train the young ones, then sell and/or trade them and start all over again. He had a lot of good buddies that he loved to chat with and just enjoyed life every day.

Glynn leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Alice Barron; his daughter, Lisa (Tony) Griffin of Martin, TN; his son, Lynn (Peggy) Jones of Dresden, TN; and five wonderful grandchildren: Nicole King of Martin, TN, Chase (Morgan) Lewis of Humboldt, TN, Courtney Scearce of Martin, TN, Jessica (Blake) Speer of Dyer, TN, and Dustin (Kaitlyn) Jones of Martin, TN. He also is survived by five great-grandchildren who brought him so much happiness: Leyton Morrison of Martin, TN, Selena Scearce of Rives, TN, Quinn Lewis of Humboldt, TN, Addie Ripper of Humboldt, TN, and Oaklynn Jones of Martin, TN. Additionally, Glynn is remembered by his two nieces, Diane Barron of Martin, TN, and Pam Barron of Springville, TN; his nephew, Joey (Jackie) Barron of Rutherford, TN; two great-nieces, Miranda Barron Fly and Megan Whitaker of Trenton, TNand one great-great-niece, Madi Fly of Trenton, TN.

In addition to his parents, Glynn is preceded in death by one brother, Hubert (Shirley) Carnell Barron.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, at 3:00 pm at The First Baptist Church in Martin, TN. Visitationwill be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, and on Sunday, August 3rd, beginning 2:00 pm until the hour of service at the First Baptist Church in Martin, TN. Bro. Mike Sams will officiate the services. Burial will follow in the Eastside Cemetery in Martin, TN.

Murphy Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121