Waynesboro, GA- J. L. Glisson, 77, husband of Jackie Glisson of Waynesboro, GA. went to be with our Lord and Savior, October 5, 2013.
The celebration of his life will be at Rosemont Heights Baptist Church Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 4 pm with Rev. Wes Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Quiet Acres, 999 Spread Oak Road Keysville, GA. Visitation will be at DeLoach-McKerley Funeral Home on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 6-8pm.
J. L. was preceded in death by his parents, James Lester Glisson and Jim and Eva Barefield.
In addition to his wife, he leaves great memories with his family, children, Rolene G Rowell, Cheryl G Sears (Mickey), J Elaine McWhorter (Bill) and Jay Glisson (Lori), six grandchildren, Dustin Rowell (Channing), Chris Stewart (Amy), Ray McClellan (Ashlie), Tina Hadley (Matthew), Jaylon Glisson and Anslie Glisson, five great grandchildren, Addison and Tucker McClellan, Avery and Haley Kate Hadley, and Bailey Rowell, his brother, Robert F Glisson (Phoebe) and nephews Robert F Glisson Jr (Karla) and Bill Glisson (Betsy) and many other family members.
Pallbearers will be Jay Glisson, Chris Stewart, Ray McClellan, Dustin Rowell, Jaylon Glisson, Bobby Glisson, Jr., Bill Glisson, David Rogers, and Brandon Sharpe. Honorary pallbearers will be the George Perkins Sunday School Class, Deacons of Rosemont Heights Baptist Church, Kenneth English, Dr. Hugh Scott, and Dr. Johnny Christian.
Friends may call at the home of J. L. and Jackie Glisson, 1191 Spread Oak Road, Keysville, GA 30816.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to: Rosemont Heights Baptist Church "Vision Fund" 710 Stone Avenue, Waynesboro, GA30830.
DeLoach–McKerley Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 842 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531).
Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.deloachfuneralhomes.com