Obituary of Glenn Elrod

Glenn Neil Elrod II passed away on September 11, 2004 at U.C. Davis Medical Center. He was born in Granada Hills, California on January 21, 1975. He moved to Lodi at a very young age and attended Needham, St. Anne's, and Lodi High School. He was always very involved in sports as a child and excelled in Water Polo. He was named U.S. Water Polo All American, High School All American. In 1995 Glenn moved to Chico where he enjoyed playing in a band and the many friends he made there. In 1999 he married his longtime love, Jessica Martell. Later that year they returned to Lodi where Glenn began working for Sherwin Williams as a store manager. In 2000 his first son was born and another son followed in 2002. Jessica is now expecting their third child due in April. Glenn was a wonderful, kindhearted man who put up an amazing fight against Leukemia the last 2 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, sports, music and being with family and friends. He most loved being with his wife and children, just spending time together. He is survived by his wife: Jessica Elrod and his sons: Aidan and Jackson Elrod of Lodi. His father Brian Elrod, mother: Gaye Elrod, one brother and a sister-in-law: Robert and Amanda Elrod and two nephews all of Lodi. Grandmother Micki Enciso of Las Vegas. Father and Mother-in-law: Greg and Karen Martell of Lodi, and brother-in-law: Nicholas Martell of Chico. He is also survived by a large extended family and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held for Glenn on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave, Lodi. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Aidan and Jackson Elrod Memorial Trust c/o Farmer?s and Merchants Bank, 121 W. Pine St., Lodi, CA. 95240. Please reference account #1076264719 on all contributions.