Elder Glen Anthony Johnson, Sr. was born on September 13, 1948, in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Mrs. Belma Dobson and the late Rev. Willie “Jack” James Pellam. He entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Forsyth Medical Center. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 42 years, Mrs. Rita Littlejohn Johnson, his son Glen Anthony Jr. (Stacey) Johnson, and his daughter Joy (Ben Jr.) Johnson Coleman of the city.
Elder Glen attended the local public schools and was a 1967 graduate of Anderson High School.
Elder Glen was a talented artist who obtained professional training at the NC School of the Arts. His recent art work was displayed at Winston Salem State University and the Delta Arts Center. He owned a business called “I Can Draw You,” and even sold his art work at Cooks Flea Market.
Elder Glen was a gentleman of great faith. He was the former pastor of First Church of God in Christ. He served in the maintenance department and was a cell leader at St. Peters World Outreach Church and Center.
Elder Glen is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Belma Dobson, stepmother, Clara Pellam and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Robin Hughes of the city; his sisters: Janie Brewton, Arthelia (Donald Sr.) Moser, Carolyn Canty, Regina Dobson-Johnson, Cynthia (Waymon) Pellam Bruton, and Jenny (Donald) Pellam Galloway of the city; his sisters-in-law, Cynthia Littlejohn of Baltimore, MD and Robin (Eddie) Hood of Manhattan, NY; his brother-in-law, Jamal (Millie) Littlejohn of the city; his grandchildren: Armani, Benjamin III, Josiah, Nathan, and Genesis; a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Homegoing celebration will be on January 13, 2012 at 12pm (Visitation from 11:30am-12pm) at St. Peters World Outreach Church and Center, Bishop J. C. Hash Sr. is the presiding pastor. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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