AREA OBITUARIES – Bobby Gene Glisson

Bobby Gene Glisson, age 93, of South Fulton, Tenn., passed away Fri., Aug. 14, 2026, at The Arbors at Etheridge House in Union City, Tenn.
He was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Graves County, Ky.., to the late Elton Lloyd “Red” Glisson and Lorene Batts Glisson.
Bobby was a faithful and longtime member of McConnell Baptist Church and proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army. He dedicated 37 years of service to Reynolds Brothers before retiring. 
In retirement, Bobby enjoyed being a member of the McDonald’s Coffee Club, where he cherished time spent with friends and fellow community members. 
He also had a passion for tinkering with old lawn mowers and various other projects, always enjoying the opportunity to work with his hands and bring things back to life.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jo Annita Johnson Glisson, whom he married on Nov. 5, 1975; two sons, RicKy. (Mary) Glisson, of South Fulton, Tenn., and Mitchell (Lee) Glisson, of South Fulton, Tenn.; a daughter, Tammie Sue (BJ) Adams, of Murray, Ky..; three step-daughters, Teri Jones Reynolds, of Martin, Tenn., Tami Jones (Ronald) Kooch, of Maryville, Tenn., and Tina Jones (Shane) Hill, of South Fulton, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Kevin (Amber) Whitten, of Martin, Tenn., Keri (Jacob) Currin, of South Fulton, Tenn., Erin Adams, of Murray, Ky., Amanda Adams (Graham Snider), of Florida, Zack (Brittany) Reynolds, of Lexington, S.C., Jake (Caroline) Reynolds, of Martin, Tenn., Andrea Kooch (Austin) Kaman, of Knoxville, Tenn., Alex (Samantha) Gallien, of Martin, Tenn., Audri (Juan) Mendez Vazquez, of Union City, Tenn., and Avery Hill, of South Fulton, Tenn.; 10 great-grandchildren, Reece Whitten and Mason Whitten, both of Martin, Tenn., Addison Gray, Avery Gray, and Oliver Currin, all of South Fulton, Tenn., Lacayon Snider, Zaelor Snider, and Felicity Snider, of Florida, Josie Claire Reynolds, of Martin, Tenn., and Roman Gallien, of Martin, Tenn.; a sister, Jane Alford, of Dukedom, Tenn.; a niece; and three nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Walker; and a brother, Jimmy Glisson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 20, 2026 at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel with Bro. Cody Barner and Alex Gallien officiating. Burial will follow at Pilot Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 38 Old Hickory Cove, Suite E250, Jackson, Tenn. 38305.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Arbors, as well as to the special friends he has made there, for the kindness, care, and companionship they have shared with him.
Hornbeak Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.