Glenn Ray Girup Obituary (1913 - 2012)

Glenn Ray Girup, 79, of Taylorville, IL died at 3:45 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Illinois Veteran's Home, Quincy, IL He was born November 3, 1932 in Maywood, IL the son of Peter and Florence Smith Girup. He first married Carmella Popozzi and they later divorced. He then married Sally Meeks Campbell and she preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Girup served with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of the Christian County Senior Citizens. He enjoyed going there for lunch, pot lucks at Manners Park, and playing Bingo. He is survived by a son: Glen Girup and wife Linda of Birmingham, AL, Daughter, Kathleen Keller of Clifton Springs, NY. Half Brothers: John Iannitella of Green Bay, WI and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law: Vera Girup of Mt. Auburn. He is also survived by his faithful companion "Bobby". He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sister, Betty Torroll, Brothers, John, Edward, Pete, Fred, and Jerry Girup. There will be no services of visitation at his request. McClure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.