Rev. Ernest Wardell Glenn Jr.

Rev. Ernest Wardell Glenn, Jr. "Walk in the light, as He is in the light." I John 1:7 The second child of Ernest, Sr. and Martha Glenn arrived on August 7, 1937. Ernest was born in Yalaha, Florida. The family relocated to South Carolina and he completed high school at McCrorey-Liston High School in Blair, South Carolina, received a bachelors' degree from Johnson C. Smith University, where he was student body president and graduated with honors, and a masters from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. Glenn met and married Idell Williams Glenn while they were both attending Johnson C. Smith University. Two children were added to their union. Rev. Glenn accepted Christ at an early age and united with Shiloah Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro, South Carolina. He was ordained in 1965 at Fairfield-McClelland Presbytery in Winnsboro, S.C. He served churches in Cheraw, S.C., Greenville, S.C., and as seminary intern in the Chicago Presbytery. Glenn received a call to Christ Presbyterian Church - first as associate pastor, and later he became pastor, where he served for 33 years until retirement. While pastoring Christ Church, he became the first African-American Moderator of the Milwaukee Presbytery, served on the Milwaukee Presbytery Personnel Committee, Board member for Day Care, member of C.H.U.R.C.H, Inc. and M.I.C.A.H, served as President of the Milwaukee Theological Institute and played an active role in the Boy Scouts of America. Rev. Glenn received many honors and awards for his service in the community and stated "I have been very happy with what God has allowed me to be a part of in this part of the world:' Ernest served in the U.S. Army. He later joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard, as a chaplain, where he was the first African-American officer and was promoted to the rank of Colonel. Mayor John O. Norquist proclaimed April 18, 1997 as "Colonel Ernest W. Glenn, Jr. Day" in honor of his many years of military service. Rev. Glenn was a friend to many, and his joy and love for mankind could be felt while in his presence. He loved the outdoors and he was a very passionate gardener. He loved walking, reading, listening to music, traveling and talking with friends and family. He was also very comfortable with strangers. Rev. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Martha Glenn, and sister, Carrie Lou Glenn Stovall. Left to cherish his memory: his wife, Idell, one son, Micah Ernest, a daughter, Sabrina Glenn-Molton (Rodney); five grandchildren: Kailynn Glenn, Qua'Vaughn Glenn, Chyna Jiles-Glenn, Sydni Molton and Mikiah Pearson. Also left are his siblings: Josie Glenn Gaston, William (Edith), John, Casper (Maggie), Charles (Janet), Douglas (Bella), Robert (Pauline), Otis (Bella), Mark (Millie), George (Dorothy), Larry (Carrie), and Althea Udell Glenn (Curtis) Watson. Rev. Glenn leaves nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives, and many, many friends.

Rev. Ernest Wardell Glenn Jr.

August 7, 1937 - March 1, 2013