A funeral service for Glenn Paul Sproles, 78, will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Officiating the service will be Reverend Bill Lott.
Glenn was born on July 11, 1947, to Oscar and Kathleen Sproles in El Paso, Texas, and passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Glenn attended Bossier High School and later became part of the first graduating class of Bossier Parish Community College, earning his associate degree in law enforcement in the spring of 1980. He proudly served in the United States Army, both active duty and reserve, retiring with the rank of First Sergeant. During his military service, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Combat Medal, Airborne wings, two overseas service bars, and numerous other commendations recognizing his courage and dedication. He was also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, a distinction that reflected his commitment to excellence in his field.
Glenn built a remarkable 33‑year career with the Bossier City Police Department, retiring as Assistant Chief of Police and earning the respect of colleagues and the community he served. His life was grounded in devotion to family as well. On October 7, 1967, in Bowie County, Texas, he married his sweetheart, and together they shared 57 years of love, partnership, and unwavering support. Glenn’s legacy is one of service, strength, and deep commitment to his country, his community, and the people he loved.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Kathleen Sproles; his beloved wife, Linda Whittington Sproles; and his sister, Regina Sproles Barron. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Sproles and Scotty Sproles; daughter-in-law, Katrina Sproles; his brother‑in‑law, Larry Whittington; and his grandchildren, Tyler and Kayleigh Sproles, Taylon and Hannah Sproles, True Gray, Gavin Sproles, Raegan Sproles, and Ember Sproles. He is also survived by his great‑grandson, Gunner Paul Sproles; his sister, Cherry Butler and husband, Dave; nieces, Julie Johnson, Shannon Whittington, Lindsey Morvan, and Katie Martinez; nephew, Robb Losey; and special friends, Jimmy Stewart, Jerry Juneau, and the Mickle family.
Honoring Glenn as pallbearers will be Jimmy Stewart, Jerry Juneau, Fred Mickle, Mick Mickle, Tyler Sproles, and Taylon Sproles.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, http://www.t2t.org, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, http://www.stjude.org.