Glenn Henry Stroud
January 18, 1921 ~ December 15, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Glenn H. Stroud, 92, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Veterans Hospital.
Born in Mohawk, TN to the late J. and Bertha A. Stroud, he retired from Sears after 40 years of service. He was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church where he held numerous positions of leadership. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served in WWII.
Mr. Stroud is survived by his wife of 72 years, Pauline Jarrell Stroud; son, Michael Stroud of Greenville, SC; daughter, Carol Bagwell of Asheville; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sister, Linda Wisecarver of Mohawk, TN.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Beverly Hills Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Billy King and Rev. Gayle Brown will officiate and burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 777 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, or to Broyhill Baptist Children's Home, 111 Sneed Dr., Clyde, NC, 28721.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the Stroud family.
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Carol & family, Bob & I were saddened to hear of your dad’s death as we entered church yesterday. He was a wonderful example of what a Christian should be. You & your family are in our prayers during this time of grief. We love you! Becky & Bob Wright
Dear Carol and family,
Sonny and I heard of your dad’s passing last night at Beverly Hill’s Christmas program. We are so sorry for your loss, but we rejoice with you in knowing he is in a far, far better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Polly, Carol and Mike, Tara and Brad,
We were at church yesterday morning when we heard the news about Glenn. I am saddened by his passing, and we will miss him so much. He was such a fixture at Beverly Hills as far back as I can remember. I pray that God will bless you, and comfort you. We love you all!
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We know you had many special years with your father. Prayers for the entire family.
God has blessed Glenn’s works to glorify His name, said’,WELL DONE, thy good and faithful servant’, and genftly carried him home, safe in Jesus’ arms! He was such a mentor and role model for many of us, and we shall miss him. Only Glenn now knows the joy of that special place prepared for him in heaven where he waits for all of us. May you feel the peace and comfort from our Lord during this period of separation. Each of you is in my thoughts and prayers. Jean Morgan
Dear Mike,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a fine man and will be missed by so
many. Terry Eller Parker
Polly, Mike, Carol:
When I think of Glenn, I recall all the years of service to Beverly Hills Baptist and what he meant to those around him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.