Ira Glenn Zills' Obituary
Ira Glenn Zills, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his sister, Eloise (Joe) Blanton and his grandson, Jordan Blanton.
Glenn was born July 27, 1941, in Florence, AL, to James Woodrow and Maggie Christine (Spires) Zills. He married Dottie Upton in Cincinatti, OH. She passed away January 27, 2011.
He is survived by his children, Charlotte Gail (Randy) Green of Rogersville, AL, Rodney Glenn (Lynn) Zills of Birmingham AL, Michael E. Zills of Florence, AL; brothers, James “Buddy” (Judy) Zills of Lincolnton, GA, Bobby Gary (Julie) Zills of Gulf Shore, AL, Don C (Paula) Zills of Leighton, AL; sister, Eloise (Joe) Blanton of Decatur, IL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dottie; his daughter, Barbara Ann Upton and his brother, Thomas Jerry Zills.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Glenn will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Ira Glenn Zills is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the complete online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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