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In memory of
Glenn Franklin Essex
February 13, 1958 - January 5, 2026
Feb 13, 1958 - Jan 5, 2026
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to a memorial bench in Glenn's name in Murrells Inlet.
$6,683.00
total raised
Obituary
Glenn Franklin Essex died on January 5th, 2026. He passed peacefully at home in Murrells Inlet, sleeping beside his wife Rhoda, who he adored.
Glenn was born February 13, 1958, in Falls Church, Virginia, and grew up in a home defined by the company of brothers and the rhythm of baseball. On the mound, Glenn was a pitcher of remarkable consistency; his philosophy was simple: “just throw strikes.” This approach proved to be the blueprint …
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Memories & condolences
Our Dear Stanky,
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
Love,
Weezy and Reece
Our Dear Stanky,
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
Love,
Weezy and Reece
Our Dear Stanky,
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you…
Glennie was one of the kindest, gentlest humans God ever put on this earth. He had a great sense of humor and would do…
Glennie was one of the kindest, gentlest humans God ever put on this earth. He had a great sense o…
Glennie was one of the kindest, gentlest humans God ever put on …
Glenn was a kind hearted easy going soul, I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to the family he will be missed.
Glenn was a kind hearted easy going soul, I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to the family …
Glenn was a kind hearted easy going soul, I enjoyed working with…
Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
Southern Baptist Church
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
St. Jude Children's Hospital
Charity
Volunteer of
Wounded Warrior Project
Volunteer of
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Charity
Participated in
Volunteer Nest Spotter of
Sea Turtle Patrol Edisto Island
Community Club
Timeline
Born
February 13th, 1958
Falls Church, VA
Began his Professional Baseball Career
1968
Falls Church, VA
Won his First City Championship
1970
Falls Church, VA
Survived by
Rhoda Essex
Wife
Cassandra Essex
Daughter
Andrew Hornbeck
Son-in-law
Joshua Essex
Son
Clementine Jacoby
Daughter-in-law
Predeceased by
Franklin Essex
Father
Mable Jean Essex
Mother
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Keven Wilson
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Donnell and Bev
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In lieu of flowers
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$6,683.00
total raised
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