Rickey Wayne Glidewell was born August 9, 1960 in Berwyn, IL the son of Doris Austin Glidewell and the late Luther Glidewell, Jr.He was united in marriage to Cynthia Comte on September 22, 2000. Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Glidewell served his country in the United States Army for four years during Operation Desert Storm and the Army National Guard for seven years, and later worked for Capro manufacturing in Selmer TN. Some of his favorite pastimes were watching football, basketball, playing video games, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.Mr. Glidewell departed this life on September 5, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 52 Years, 27 Days. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Glidewell of Finger, TN; a daughter, Heather Ray and husband Brad of Jackson, TN; a son, Gary Ervin of Starkville, MS; mother, Doris Glidewell of Adamsville, TN; three grandchildren, Garrett Ervin of Starkville, MS, Hunter and Kendra Ray of Jackson , TN; niece, Ashley Kiddy and husband Michael of Corinth, MS; nephew, Chris Hughes and wife Angel of Baldwin, MS.In addition to his father, Mr. Glidewell was preceded in death by a sister, Phillis Gray. A memorial service will be held at a later date, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.