Glenn E. Burdinsky, 81, of Taylorville, IL died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 1:00pm at his residence. He was born April 20, 1931 the son of Emil and Frances (Rhoades) Burdinsky. He married Shirley Friend in Raymond at Pleasant Hill Christian Church on September 7, 1957. He was retired from Bell Telephone Company in 1987, and is also a U.S. Air Force Veteran and former member of Sangamon Valley Wood Carvers. He spent a lot of his time carving.

He is survived by his Wife; Shirley, Sons; Michael A. (Penny) Budinsky of Springfield, IL, Darrin L. (Adora) Burdinsky of Chatham, IL Daughter; Cheryl A. (Jeff) Mahan of Graniteville, SC, Sister; Nancy (Jim) Montgomery of Chatham, IL, Grandchildren; Tera & Husband Erik, Jessie & Husband Bobby, Mandy & Husband Shane and Adam; 4 Great-Grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded by his parents and sister Janet Hill.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Taylorville Christian Church in Taylorville, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL. Sign the online guestbook at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.