- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Services, for Michael A. Glenn, Sunrise March 1, 1966, Sunset December 10, 2003, Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 11:00 a.m., Macedonia Baptist Church, 150 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey, Pastor Keith Marshall, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-12-16
- Subject:
- African American men--New Jersey--Trenton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--New Jersey--Trenton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--New Jersey--Trenton---History--20th century
Funeral service--New Jersey--Trenton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--New Jersey--Trenton--History--20th century
African Americans--New Jersey--Trenton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, 40.21705, -74.74294
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Michael A. Glenn. Birth date: March 1, 1966. Death date: December 10, 2003. Funeral date: December 16, 2003. Church: Macedonia Baptist Church, Trenton, N.J.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 125
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_glennmichaela20031216
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_glennmichaela20031216
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pallbearers
Michael Lanier
AI Jennings
Reggie Hosea
Dan Grady
Greg Grant
Anthony Dodson
Acknowledgment
The family of the late Michael A. Glenn wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all expressions of love, kindness and sympatny during the illness and passing of our loved one. May God richly bless all of you.
Home Going Services
for
Michael A. Glenn
Sunrise March 1, 1966
Sunset December 10, 2003
For safety reasons, while traveling in funeral procession to cemetery, please keep your headlights on.
FUNERAL SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF:
CAMPBELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC.
1225 Calhoun Street, Trenton, NJ 08638 Phone: (609) 394-7641 FAX: (609) 394-2859
John T. Campbell, Executive Director
NJ License #3272
Tuesday, December 16, 2003 11:00 a.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church
150 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey
Pastor Keith Marshall
Officiating
Order of Service
Processional ........................................................................ Family
Opening Hymn ..................................................... Amazing Grace
Scripture Reading ............................................................. Minister Old Testament - Psalms 23 New Testament- fohn 14:1-7
Prayer of Comfort ............................................................ Minister
Acknowledgements, Cards and Condolences ...... Mrs. Ruth Palmer
Reflections and Tribute As a Lifelong Friend ........................................... Mrs. Lisa Watts As a Coach ............................................................ Mr. Al Jennings As a Professor & Friend .................................... Dr. Jules Harrell As an Advisor & Friend ............................. Dr. Jacqueline Irvine As a Teammate & Friend ................................ Rev. Kevin Davis
Obituary ............................................................ Mrs. Betty Glenn
Solo ...................................... Then My Living Shall Not be In Vain
Eulogy .................................................................. Pastor Marshall
Recessional
Interment .................................................. Greenwood Cemetery
Friends are invited to join the family for repast at 2:00pm at the General Quarters Restaurant at the Trenton-Mercer Airport.
Obituary
-Michael A. Glenn, son of the late Detective Lois E. Glenn and Annie J. Glenn, was born March 1, 1966 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Michael was called home in the presence and care of his loving family on December 10, 2003.
-Michael, or "Mike" as he was affectionately called, was genuinely loved by all who knew him. Mike was a loving, committed and loyal, son, grandson, brother and friend. Mike's kind and gentle spirit captured the hearts of all with whom he interacted. Mike will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, infectious laughter and his passion for life and family.
-Mike was educated in the Trenton Public Schools having attended Junior 2 (Hedgepeth-Williams) and Trenton Central High School. While at Trenton Central High School, Mike was an honor Student and standout athlete. Mike led the Trenton Central high School Track Team to three State Relay Championships and three State Team Championships, and was the Indoor State Record Holder in the 800m and 1500m events. Mike was also the National Champion for his age group. Mike graduates with honors in 1984 from Trenton Central High Scnool and attended Seton Hall University on a full athletic scholarship. Mike completed his undergraduate degree from Howard University in Washington, DC having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. While at Howard University, Mike was actively involved in campus and community life and was a student researcher at the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk (CRESPAR).
-After graduating from Howard University, Mike decided to continue his educational objectives and was admitted to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where at the time of his death he was pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies. Mike's educational pursuits were designed to specifically equip him with the skills and knowledge needed to realize his life-long dream of establishing a private school in Trenton, New Jersey for underserved youths and families.
-In addition to his parents, Mike was also preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Mrs. Elnora Cheatham, Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his grandfather, Ernest "Papa" Cheatham, five brothers, Louis, Rodney, Gregory, Hassan and Jason, two sisters, Shelley and Alisha and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sorrowfully submitted,
The Family