Glenn Derrick

Born January 14, 1947 to Louise and Garnnie Derrick in Rogersville, Tennessee. Glenn was the middle son of three boys. Upon graduation from high school Glenn enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He served his country on many bases but ended his service in Africa with an Honorable Discharge in August of 1971. He went on to earn a degree from Devry University, and then earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Tennessee. He continued his education at Fort Hays earning his Masters Degree as a Clinical Psychologist earning straight A's in all his classes and being licensed in 49 states. Glenn enjoyed music all his life. Singing and playing the guitar, banjo and fiddle. He played on stage with many different bands, and continued to play the banjo, his great passion, and the fiddle. Glenn's favorite type of music was Bluegrass and attended contests and concerts playing the music Throughout his career as a psychologist, he worked with youth in prisons, jails, and finally in local school districts. He worked the Special Education at Landmark and Challenger Junior High and the preschool program. His greatest joy was working with teenagers who were in the Special Education programs to help them adapt to the real world and to encourage those who were harder to handle in the classroom. Needless to say, he was a great success! Many students, parents and teachers will forever grateful for his knowledge and caring of kids and adults alike. He was one in a million. Glenn passed away July 14, 2017, at Banner Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his Father, Garnnie, and Mother Louise. Glenn leaves behind his soul mate, Linda, family of Terry, Gary, Mitzi, aunts, uncles, Linda's family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends that he has met throughout his years. Viewing will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Glenn will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.