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Rev. Glenn Martin

Services for Rev. M. Glenn Martin are 2:00 pm Saturday, December 17, 2022, at First United Methodist Church Brookhaven. Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, December 16 at Felders Campground and then 12:00 until the time of service at the church on Saturday.

Interment will be at Felders Campground Cemetery.

 

Rev. Glenn Martin was born in Jayess, MS., August 4, 1935, to Enoch Martin and Ada McEwen Martin. He passed away on December 13, 2022, at King's Daughters Hospital in Brookhaven. He was a graduate of Carter’s Creek High School in Walthall County and earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Mississippi State University.
While working with the Federal Soil Conservation Service in Tupelo, he met and married Patricia Winders in 1958. Shortly after their marriage, Glenn’s servant spirit led him to change his emphasis from “Soil" to “Souls” and he served as interim pastorate in Crosby which also included Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.

Obvious to him was his need for training and education. He acquired his Master of Divinity degree at Emory University Candler School of Theology. Afterward he returned to the South Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church to serve six more churches until 1990 when he became Associate Executive Director of Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Pat, and his children, Cinda (John) Henderson, Mark and Jonathan. His grandchildren, Dr Austin Henderson, Peyton Henderson, and Mallory Grace Martin. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Edna (Eddie) King, Paul (Bonita) Martin, Lamar (Hilda) Martin, Hilda (Jim) Blackwell, and Carl (Jeanine) Martin.

To his family he was Daddy and Pop. His favorite place was the front porch swing of the house in which he was born and grew up.

He wanted everyone to understand their importance in God’s eyes. To that end he lived his life sharing Christ’s love with family, friends, and strangers. Those who knew him knew his kind and gentle nature. To those who did not know him, he would tell us “Don’t tell them about me; tell them about Jesus”

His servant spirit was obvious in his love for missions and took him from Mississippi and surrounding states to Jamacia, Dominique, and all the way to West Africa. He spent many hours laboring on Habitat for Humanity homes in Jackson.

He was our model for living because he diligently followed the supreme model, Jesus Christ. He was our guide, protector, our friend.

We are heart broken to lose him, but we are rejoicing that he walks now in the presence of the Lord he served.
We are grateful to Abby and the 3rd floor nursing staff at Kings Daughters Medical Center, to Davion, and to Kathy and Hospice Ministries all servants.

 

 

 

 

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10 comments

  • Comment Link Bryant and Linda Lindsey Monday, 02 January 2023 18:30 posted by Bryant and Linda Lindsey

    We're grateful for the many faithful years that Glenn served Lake Junaluska where he made many friends for United Methodism and for himself. We're thankful to all the Martin family as well as the Mississippi United Methodist Conference who shared him with us at Lake Junaluska--particularly those of us who lived adjacent to the Lake Junaluska Golf Course. When we look out at the beauty of Lake Junaluska, we see his contributions--and the contributions of his many Lake Junaluska friends and colleagues--everywhere.
    Bryant and Linda Lindsey (595 Golf Course Road, Waynesville [Lake Junaluska], NC 28786).

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  • Comment Link Roy Wilson Sunday, 18 December 2022 15:52 posted by Roy Wilson

    I first met Glenn when he served as pastor at Trinity UMC in Gulfport. He was a pastor that strongly modeled what he preached. He taught me how to serve others and taught me how to be involved in missions locally and foreign. I rejoice that Glenn is in his Heavenly home with our Lord and Savior.

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  • Comment Link Ramona Friday, 16 December 2022 15:55 posted by Ramona

    Pat, Cinda, Mark and Jonathan ~ We are saddened to hear about Glenn's passing. We wish we could come to the service, however we are unable to. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! With much love, the Burton family ( Jean, Sharon, Ramona and Neil )

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  • Comment Link Ramona Friday, 16 December 2022 15:54 posted by Ramona

    Pat, Cinda, Mark and Jonathan ~ We are saddened to hear about Glenn's passing. We wish we could come to the service, however we are unable to. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! With much love, the Burton family ( Jean, Sharon, Ramona and Neil )

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  • Comment Link Kathleen Smiith Friday, 16 December 2022 10:17 posted by Kathleen Smiith

    Spoken from the heart. A man who loved God and people. He was a true witness for God, and now he can see God face to face.

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  • Comment Link Ethel Johnson Dowling Friday, 16 December 2022 10:01 posted by Ethel Johnson Dowling

    So sorry for your loss. Our family loved him when he served the Crosby church. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  • Comment Link Phyllis an Nick Sylvester Thursday, 15 December 2022 21:30 posted by Phyllis an Nick Sylvester

    Love To Such A Caring Man Love and Prayers To All Rest In PEACE ANGEL ??

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  • Comment Link Cindy Hart Thursday, 15 December 2022 18:45 posted by Cindy Hart

    Love and prayers from Gordon Hart & family. We love you and will be praying for you in the days and weeks ahead. We pray you feel comforted and loved and know the peace that passes all understanding.

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  • Comment Link Kathleen Floyd Thursday, 15 December 2022 18:27 posted by Kathleen Floyd

    Only met him and his wife once at a funeral. They came and sat by us. You could immediately tell they were servants of the Lord. May God grant u peace and comfort in the upcoming days ..

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  • Comment Link Mary Atchison McCoy Thursday, 15 December 2022 16:22 posted by Mary Atchison McCoy

    I am so sorry that I can't attend his service or visitation. I am out of state this week. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was truly a servant of God and led a Christ centered life. My parents and all of Heaven are celebrating his arrival. ❤️?❤️

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