James C. Glenn

Sergeant SP4 Corporal Buck, James Charlie Glenn, also fondly known as “JC”, age 76 passed away peacefully at University Extended Care Amara in Augusta, GA, with his Hospice nurses by his side after a lengthy illness and COVID-19 on Friday, February5, 2021 at 4:17pm. James’ family wanted to be by his side, but was unable to due to COVID-19 restrictions. His family had to witness his passing via FaceTime.

James was born October 30, 1944 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Willis and Maybell (McDonald) Glenn. He was the youngest of four children born to this union.

James was educated in the Beckley Public School System. “JC” successfully graduated from Stratton High School (Class of 1963). After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. “JC” was a very proud dedicated soldier. He fought in The Vietnam War for a country that never fought for him, because he was a Negro. Some of James’ Military accomplishments while serving in Vietnam includes, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Rifle (M-14), Good Conduct Medal, USATCA (8 weeks), 1965 Clerical, PFC E-3 (P), APTD: April 4, 1966. James was sprayed with Agent Oren and was honorably discharged on July 30, 1967. Life was never the same for our father. He developed PSTD along with other disabilities. The United States Government did not offer supportive services of aftercare for the horrific trauma he endured. James was determined to live a normal life that became difficult.

On August 15, 1970, James married his 1st love and only the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and the mother of his children, Gladys Patricia (Preston) Glenn. James Loved with everything with him. She loved him just as much. With this beautiful union, they were blessed with four children, NaNa, Jim-Jim, Chuckie and Boom. His pride and his joy was his family. James relocated his family to Atlanta, Georgia to began a life he yearned for. But the PSTD, mental and physical disabilities took over. Mom and Daddy divorced, and he returned to Beckley, WV. He struggled for the rest of his life. He was determined to continue to be the best father. He took on the challenge and raised his Junior, Jim-Jim.

In 2004, James and Gladys remarried and relocated to College Park, Georgia until Gladys received her heavenly wings July 8, 2013. He again was heartbroken. James was a faithful member of The New Bethel United Holiness Church where he was baptized at a very young age, under the leadership of Bishop Alvester McConnell. James believed that Jesus was the son of God and Jesus died on the cross to save him from sin. James confessed with his mouth and repented to God often while talking to his daughter, Boom. James was saved! Hallelujah, Glory to God!

James is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Patricia (Preston) Glenn; first born daughter, Natalie “NaNa” (Preston) Clark; parents, Willis Edward and Maybell (McDonald) Glenn; brother, Harold Edward Glenn Sr.; nephew, Harold Edward “Sput” Glenn, Jr; father and mother in law, William and Fannie (Rutledge) Preston; and brothers-in-law, Paul and Richard Preston.

James lives to cherish his legacy, fond memories, and to celebrate his life, sons, James Edward “Jim-Jim” (Vieanna, Austria), Charlie George “Chuckie” (Parkersburg, WV); daughter, Cynthia Diane “Boom-Boom” Preston (Tipp City, Ohio); grandchildren, Donald Eugene “Don-Don” Griffin III, Mariah Patricia “My-My”, and Elijah MarDon Clark (Columbus, Ohio), and AjaNae Mariah “Nae-Nae” Page (Tipp City, Ohio); siblings, Shirley Lamentha (Glenn) Hightower, Marvin (Shirley) Glenn of Atlanta, Georgia, Mark Glenn (Beckley, WV); nephew, Randy Glenn of Los Angelos, CA; step-mother, Virgie (Kittles) Glenn; sister-in-law, Virgillious (Moon) Glenn; and brother-in-law, Leroy (Skeet) Preston, all of Beckley, WV. James is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many, loyal friends, associates and special cousin who would often call him and brighten his day, Toni Evans of Columbus, Ohio.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Dayton National Cemetery.