Rev. George Arthur Glenn, Sr. was born January 6, 1919 and departed this life on September 4, 2013. He was married to Viola Mae Washington who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Derrel Sanders.

Rev. Glenn was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he was the Director of BTU for many years and a Sunday school teacher until his health declined. He also spent more than 50 years preaching to residents of Pell Care, Lutheran Home, Silas Creek Manor, and the Winston-Salem Convalescent Center.

Rev. Glenn was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army having served during World War II.

Rev. Glenn was a general contractor by trade and was one of the main contractors of First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue.

Rev. Glenn leaves to cherish his memory, three children: Colistia Glenn, Arlinda M. Fulton and George A. Glenn, Jr., of this city; ten grandchildren: David (Tamiko)Fulton, Alisa Fulton, Urica Fulton, Terrance, Trovon and Viola Glenn, Keyanna Williams, Lalleh Williams, Kenyetta Williams, and Carlos (Keyra) Williams; thirteen great grandchildren: Tae’ Ana and Amiya Williams, Daquan Fulton,Carlon Williams, Amarion Glenn, Taurus, Tenika Johnson, Regan Wilkes, Trayonna Glenn, Tyeshia Williamson, Ta Cora, De Shaunie Glenn, and Essence Gregory; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann Phillips; a host of nephews, cousins and special friends, Mrs. Thresa Duren of Winston-Salem, Mrs. Dorothy Unthanks of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Grace Johnson of Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Essie Mae McGill, Mr. Raymond Miller and family.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. James Graham, the Hospice East Team of Winston-Salem, NC.

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