Glenn H. Morgan

GLENN H. MORGAN was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 5, 2013 with the words Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant. He joins his parents, Hiram and Lillian Morgan, and a host of relatives and friends. Glenn was born on Nov. 28, 1927 in Merryville, La. Glenn was "born again" during a revival in McComb, Miss. in 1938. During his teenage years, he was involved in sports and worked for his uncle, spending every dime he made on flying lessons. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and made his first solo flight during that time. The war was over before he got the chance to fly in combat. Glenn's brother, Jack, introduced him to the love of his life, Margaret, in 1946. A year later, Glenn and Margaret were married and had three children. The Lord continued to work in Glenn and Margaret's life and during a Billy Graham crusade in Jackson, Miss., Glenn was called to preach. The Lord had plans for this timid young man to be His servant and for the next 50 years Glenn was active in full time ministry. Glenn completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi College and Masters in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1976, he completed a Doctorate of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. During Glenn's ministry, he pastored churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas and was involved in local Baptist Associations and State Baptist Conventions in Mississippi and Arkansas. He loved the people he served and his fellow pastors. He enjoyed golfing and using his carpentry skills to lead several church building programs. Even non church members would stop by to help "Brother Glenn" work on the church building. He also used his carpentry skills to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. After retirement from ministry, Glenn and Margaret moved to Sherwood to be close to family. They joined Immanuel Baptist Church and made wonderful friends in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class. Glenn continued to serve the Lord by teaching in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class on a rotating basis. Glenn is remembered by those he served for his pastor's heart, commitment to the Lord, Godly leadership, dedication to excellence, strong work ethic, and unassuming ways. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved playing golf with his boys and watching grandchildren and great-grandchildren play ball. Glenn is survived by Margaret, his wife of 66 years, his three children and their spouses: Glenn Jr. and Vicky Morgan of Monticello, Ark., John and Brenda Morgan of Madison, Miss., and Beverly and Wayne Ruthven of North Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Edna Morgan of Brandon, Miss. He leaves a Godly legacy to seven grandchildren, Ryan Morgan, Angela Birdseye, Chris Morgan, Jim Morgan, Morgan Coven, Brice Morgan, Emily Eisenach; and two step-grandchildren, Mary Frances Hemm, Melissa Coleman, their spouses and 18 great-grandchildren. Glenn's purpose in life was to bring glory to God. Those who knew him would say that Glenn Morgan did just that, running the race set before him with perseverance. He will be greatly missed, but we who know Jesus will see him soon. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel. A service to celebrate Glenn Morgan's life will follow at 10:30 a.m. A family graveside will follow the service. Memorials may be made to Immanual Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark., East Main Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark., First Baptist Church, Warren, Ark., Canaan Baptist Church, Spearsville, Ark., Children's Tumor Foundation and Arkansas Hospice. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.