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Submitted: 11/28/21 • Approved: 11/28/21 • Last Updated: 12/1/21 • R1403355-G0-S3
United States Army
October 12, 1943 - November 24, 2021
James Willard Glidewell husband of Ances Sue (Tennison) Glidewell. James Willard Glidewell son of James Royal Glidewell and Alphia Corsey Glidewell Farmer.
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James Willard Glidewell - U.S. Veteran
October 12, 1943 - November 24, 2021
James Willard Glidewell, 78 of Hoxie, died Wednesday November 24, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
He was born October 12, 1943 in Jonesboro, AR to James Royal Glidewell & Alphia Corsey Glidewell Farmer. After serving his country for over 22 years in the Army, he retired as a Master Sergeant. James was the patriarch of a large and loving family. He was a member of Hoxie Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Glidewell and Alphia Farmer; son, James Arthur Glidewell (Bud Bud); and brother Marion (Jerry) Glidewell.
He is survived by his wife, Ances Glidewell of Hoxie; son, Jeff Glidewell of Hoxie; daughter, Candace (Tom) Edwards of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Dylan Glidewell of Corning, Timothy (Claire) Edwards of Dallas, Morgan Glidewell of Walnut Ridge, Megan (Craig) Beakley of Jonesboro, and Brittan Edwards of Jonesboro; great grandchild, Devin Edwards of Walnut Ridge; and a host of cousins, nieces, & nephews who were very special to him.
Visitation will be Monday November 29, 2021 from 12:30PM-1:30PM at Hoxie Methodist Church.
A graveside funeral service will be held beginning at 2:00PM on Monday November 29, 2021 at Strangers Home Cemetery in Alicia with full military honors.
Under direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge & Lynn, AR.
Obituary provided courtesy of House-Gregg Funeral Home Walnut Ridge and Lynn, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Pulbished 27 Nov 2021 © Copyright 2010 - 21 House-Gregg Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
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