Obituary

Glenn Foreman, 82, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born February 2, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri to Cleo and Anna (Carr) Foreman.

Glenn graduated from Manual High School in 1961. After graduation he served in the United States Army station in Seoul, Korea for two years. He was honorably discharged in July of 1969.

After returning home, Glenn went to work for Western Electric in the early 1970’s where he met his soul mate Jimmie Fern. They married March 29, 1975.

Glenn received his Associated Degree from Longview Community College and took additional college courses at Rockhurst College.

Glenn worked at Western Electric for over 15 years and worked for the State of Missouri for over 20 years.

Glenn was the Facility Manager of the Langsford House Boys Home in Lee’s Summit when he retired from the State of Missouri in July 2011. After retirement, Glenn started volunteering at Pleasant Lea Elementary when Presley was a kindergartener in Mrs. Boyce’s class. He continued for the next 6-7 years assisting Mrs. Boyce and other teachers with their classroom project work papers. These projects consisted of take home work that had to be cut-out for the student’s projects.

He loved the kids!!

Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jimmie Fern Foreman; his brother, Sparky (Charles) Shell; his children, Angela Jones, Jeff Barnes, Michael (Nicole) Foreman, Sharla Harris, Carla Harris and Laina (Corey) Barnes; his grandchildren, Kina (Robb) Gunnels, Shaunese (Wilnor) Dumas, Kortni Brown (Lance Bennett), Tamra Foreman and Taylor (Derrick) Walker and great-grandchildren, Tysen Brennan, Presley Fellhauer, Madison Gleason, Karter Gunnels, Wilnor (Jr.) Dumas, Maverick Bennett, Hannah Dumas, Layla Fern Bennett and Avalon Walker. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and extended family and lifelong friends.

Glenn will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, smile and his deep love for his family and friends. His memory will live on in the stories and laughter shared by all who knew him.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Glenn’s memory to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.