William Thomas Glynn Jr., 73

SEAFORD - William Thomas Glynn Jr. of Daytona Beach, Fla., and formerly of Wilmington, died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in his brother's residence in Seaford after a short illness. He was 73.

Born June 4, 1934, in Wilmington, he attended Saint Paul's Catholic Grade School and later graduated from Salesianum Catholic High School.

In 1953, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany with the 11th Airborne Division and received an honorable discharge in 1957.

During his time in the service, he performed as a singer to the troops on several special USO engagements.

Mr. Glynn's career after his service in the military led him to the stage as a nightclub entertainer and singer.

Billing himself as "Billy Glenn" and performing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Vaughn Monroe, paved his 50-plus year career with top billing at several venues.

Mr. Glynn was the lead singer for the Versatiles in the 50s and later teamed up with Joe Ireland during the 70s and built a long-term stage act with Shelly Taylor through the 80s and 90s.

After Shelly passed away the music did not stop.

Mr. Glynn gained a new partner, Marsha Summers, and after several years eventually went solo.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas Glynn and his wife Elaine of Seaford; his niece, Monica Mohr and her husband Charles and their children Cierra, Alexander and Colin Mohr; his sister, Joanne Francisco and her husband Richard of Wilmington and their children, Richard II, Joey and Billy; and his recent friend and companion, Barbara Fadlevich of Daytona Beach.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Church of Seaford, U.S. 13, where friends may call one hour prior.

Pastor John Herbst will officiate.

A permanent memorial may be viewed on the Web at http://www.billyglenn.com.

Memorials may be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford.