Glenn Smith Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Glenn Smith

The funeral services for the late Mr. Glenn Smith of 1004 North Henderson Street, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Words of Comfort will be given by Pastor Forster Evans, Jr. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page, or you may click the Video Stream link on the Home Page of this website. An Evening of Love, Laughter, and Memories for the late Mr. Glenn Smith will be hosted on Friday evening, October 8, 2021 at the H. H. Woolard Community Center ("The Rec") from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The family is inviting everyone to attend Friday evening to share this moment of love and reflections with them.

Glenn Smith was born on March 5, 1962, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Sr. and Flora Mae Hudson Smith in Sylvester, Georgia. As a child, Glenn loved to be outside and explore. His laughter was contagious and anyone around him could feel it. He always made people smile. Glenn loved to feed the people in his community. He loved his family and loved to gather for family functions. His favorite saying was “Trouble don’t last always”. Glenn loved life and he loved people; he never met a stranger. His daily prayer was for people not to be hungry. Glenn was educated in the Worth County School System and graduated from Worth County High School with the best class ever, The Class of 1980. He was an active member with his class, and they often referred to him as the “Kang”. Glenn worked as a firefighter for The City of Sylvester for over 21 years, where he was the first African-American to become Captain in Sylvester. He also worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 7 years. Glenn was an active member with the Men United Club, Inc. and served as the treasurer. He loved the City of Sylvester, The Worth County Rams, The Georgia Bulldogs, The Atlanta Falcons but most of all, he loved his Family. Glenn, along with his family, joined the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. The members often referred to a certain section of the church as “Smithville”. Glenn loved driving the church van and feeding his passengers. He served with the Food Ministry in the church and was known to get the ice, get the drinks and run errands for that ministry. On Friday, October 1, 2021, God called Glenn home to take his rest. His wife, Marcia Smith, was at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Smith, Sr. and Flora M Smith, and a sister, Tracey Sindy. On November 20th, 1990, Glenn married the love of his life, Marcia Thomas. The love between them was so evident as she nursed him until the end. This union was blessed with two beautiful children, Demarkus Rishawn Smith (Pamela) of Clarksville, Tennessee and Gunnery Sergeant Britinay N. Burke (Gunnery Sergeant Machel N. Burke) of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island; six grandchildren, Trenton Smith, Landon Bentley, Maria Burks, Demarie Smith, Mila Burke, and Miles Burke; ten siblings, Mary Jane Davis (Calvin), Curtis Smith, Jr. (Betty), Madilyn Billingsley, Stacey Smith, all of Albany Georgia, Betty Polk, Linda Jones, Diana Smith, all of Sylvester Georgia, Petrina Smith McFadden (Joseph), Dayna T. Smith, both of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Corey D. Smith (Melissa) of Palm Bay, Florida; brothers-in-law, Charles Thomas, Derrick Thomas (Lisa), both of Albany Georgia; sisters-in-law, Sandra Jefferson (Victor) of Albany, Georgia, Beatrice Springfield (Brian) of Fayetteville North Carolina; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Marie Davis of Albany Georgia, who loved her “Teddy”; three aunts, Eddie M. Moore of Sylvester Georgia, Bobbie Williams of Tifton Georgia, Sandy Melvin (Bob) Montezuma, Georgia; one uncle, Wallace Hudson, of Pahokee, Florida; his extended family siblings, Mary Woods and Bobby Ray Jones of Jacksonville, Florida, Gregory Jones (Cheryl), McKenzie Jones (Annette) and Angela McDowell (Kenneth) all of Atlanta Georgia. Annette (Willie) Munford of Sylvester Georgia, Eddie (Delois) Gamage of Frostproof, Florida and Leon Thomas of Detroit Michigan, Laprather Odoms Gill, Ashburn, Georgia, and Stacey Odoms, Kennesaw, Georgia; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly.

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My sincere sympathy to the Smith family. I had met Glen when Men United teamed up with Family Connection on several events. He was always such a gentleman, and had a wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sharon Rhoads

Praying for you and your family for peace and comfort during this most difficult time 🙏🏻

To the Smith family, i would to offer condolences to you on the passing of your loved one. I did not know Glenn but know three of his sisters, Stacey, Linda and Madelyn. Stacey and I are ex co workers at Albany Stare University. It was there that I also met Linda. Later years, I met Madelyn as I worked part time for Albany Technical College. My prayers are with the family during this time. Rest In Peace Glenn as yiur work on earth has ended. You have earned your wings now and I believe you will be soaring around heaven same as you did here on earth! 🕊 Mary Coleman- Harris, Albany, GA

Our condolences and prayers to the Smith & Poke families. May God give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time in your lives. Glenn touched many lives during his journey on this side. Make his works speak for him and his footprints continue on your heart. Evang Margaret Brown, retired GDOT, Travis Butler, GDOT Turner Co. and family

PEACE & LOVE to the Smith Family. My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, Glenn. May you find Peace and comfort in your memories of him. Sandra Greene Marshall & family.

Marcia.Shawn.and Brittney, may the grace of God be with you at this hour of this bereavement. With love, the Munfords,Cheevers, and Williams family. We will keep you all in our prayers.

To my family Glenn Smith I'm praying for us doing this difficult time. But with god strength we shall overcome I love y'all Love You big Brother Glenn Smith your Sister Pretrina Smith McFadden (Deerfield Beach Florida) Brother Corey Smith(Palm Bay Florida) and Brother Dayna Smith( Deerfield Beach Florida)

Praying that God continues to give the Smith Family strength at your time of loss.
Frank & Felicia Crapp

Condolences to the Smith Family. I pray the family find comfort during this time. Glen will truely be missed, but we will meet him again. He was a classmate that brought so much positive enery . RIP my brother, RIP. Tensley

So sorry for your loss, prayers are with the family in these trying times. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten.

Sending condolences and prayers to the Smith Family. Mr. Glenn will be remembered by his smile, humble spirit, and always making you laugh. May God give y'all the strength comfort to endure this loss.

Praying for the family,Mr Glenn was a great person,helped in any way he could..

Heartfelt condolences to Marcia and the family. Sending love and prayers to you during this time. Trina Parker

My HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SINCERE LOVE IS EXTENDED ALL OF THE SMITH FAMILY. GLENN WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE "THAT GUY" FOR ALL THOSE THAT HE ENCOUNTERED. THE WORLD WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT GLENN IN IT. LOOK UP AND BE ENCOURGED BECAUSE HE MADE IT IN💜

Our deepest condolences to the Smith family. We pray 🙏 for comfort and strength for the family. We will truly miss Glenn and will always keep the love in our hearts for him. Love, The Douglas Family.

Condolences to the Smith Family and loved ones. Rest in Paradise Glen!...from Trevor L. Green, Sr.

Marcia and family the Hicks family send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We're praying for you all and send our love.

My condolences to the Family

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
From The Webster Family (Co-Worker)

Deepest sympathy to Auntie Marcia, Shawn, Britinay, Mary Jane, Betty, Curtis, Linda, Diana, Madilyn, and Stacey....love y'all

Love you Glenn...we will miss you.. Madilyn Billingsley.

To the Family 👪 sorry for your loss this is very hard for me my prayers 🙏 and thoughts of with you. Glenn was a true friend and classmate. He will be missed 😢. Phyllis

My Condolences to the family From Ula Peterson & family

The Cole's are sending our Prayers and Comfort your way Sis.Marcia & smith family..our dearly beloved Bro.Glenn will always be in our hearts and memories your FABC.Temple of Hope Church Family will always cherish every memory we're Blessed with of your smile and caring heart RIH 🙏🏾😇🕊

The Cole's are sending our sincere condolences to the family of our dearest and faithful Bro Glenn smith he will be definitely missed but always remembered by us and your FABC Temple of Hope Church family 🙏🏾🕊❤️

My Thoughts & Prayers for the Family 🕊 Glenn was a kind man; always a friendly spirit in our Community I send my Sincere Condolences 🙏🏽 LaGail

My condolences to the smith family and friends Glenn was one of my best friend and classmates

Condolences to the Smith family.our dear brother Glenn Smith will be miss by many. Men's United has lost another good brother.

With deepest sympathy you will be missed the Griggs family ,Rosa Griggs Thornton

My deepest sympathy to the Glenn Smith family and prayers from Alfred B Lewis and family RIP my friend.

Marcia, Shawn and Brittany, we are so sorry to hear about Glenn's passing. Although; it may not be easy, just keep looking towards heaven because he has made it! We love you all and we are praying for your strength! Kenneth, Sundra, Terrance and Key'Yada

Marcia, Shun, Brittney and the Smith Family, May the peace of God surround you at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I know he will be missed. Ben and Gloria Robinson