Glen Herbert Baumgardner

Glen Herbert Baumgardner age 100 of Maryville passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the family home.  Glen was a born again Christian and faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.  He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. after 34 years of service.  He served in the Navy from June 1943 to February 1946.  Glen also served in the Army National Guard and Army during the Korean War.   He was a 50-year member and Past Master of Mountain View Lodge #519, Past High Priest of Maryville Chapter #186, Past Lustrous Master of Price Council #103, Past Commander of Cyprus Commandery No. 23 and Knights of the York Cross of HonorPryer 15, Past Patron of Mary Blount No. 133 Order of the Easter Star.  Preceded in death by:  parents, Wayne & Grace Baumgardner; daughter, Debra Sellers; brothers, Claude, Warren G., and Raymond Baumgardner; sisters, Mae Hannah, Louise Whitehead, Jessie Chapman, Mildred Reagan, Ruby Brewer, and Grace C. Brewer.  Survivors include:  wife and best friend of 49 years, Willadean Baumgardner; daughters & sons-in-law, Patricia Baumgardner, Janice & Don Woody, Pamela & James Talbott; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:  Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, 950 Walker School Rd., Maryville, TN 37804, or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 12 noon to 2:00pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm. The family will then assemble for a graveside service and interment, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 3:00pm at Centenary Church Cemetery, officiated by Dr. Scott Linginfelter. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.