Glenn W. Painter of Springfield passed away June 21, 2012. He was born July 18, 1922 in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, son of Horace and Bessie (Winfrey) Painter. Glenn is survived by his wife of 68 years, Geraldine Bowers Painter. Also surviving are daughter Deanna Griffin (husband Jack Robison), grandson Michael Griffin (wife Miia), and great-granddaughter Alexandria Griffin. He is survived by other numerous relatives and friends. Preceding Glenn in death were his parents, 3 brothers and son-in-law Dean Griffin. Glenn was proud of his heritage, being a descendant of Jacob Painter, an early Springfield settler, and L.D. Painter, founder of Dogwood post office. Glenn spent his childhood in various Missouri communities as his father built roads for the highway department with a team of horses. With the advent of motorized equipment, the family settled into the Dogwood community. Glenn graduated from Ava High School, attended Draughons Business College, and served in Italy during WW II as a tail gunner on a B-24 with the Army Air Corp. He farmed for a number of years before completing his education, including a master's degree from Drury. Glenn taught history at Glendale High School retiring in 1982. After retiring, he enjoyed volunteering with RSVP as a driver for the Blind Center, working in the food pantry at First Baptist Church (where he was a member), and participating in construction mission trips to Haiti and Brazil. Services will be Tuesday, June 26 at 10am, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the donor's church outreach ministries or their community food pantry.