James Elbert Glenn

Rubottom – Graveside Services for Mr. James Elbert Glenn, 82, of Courtney are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, September 25, 2015 at Rubottom Cemetery with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

James was born Nov. 21, 1932 at Chilton, TX to the late Mr. Fred Charles Glenn and Mrs. Amanda Mae (Denham) Glenn. He departed this life Friday evening, September 18, 2015 at his residence in Courtney.

James was raised at Rubottom attending school at Keltner and then Leon. He began working in the oilfield at Electra, TX and then later moved to Denver City, TX before moving to California. Residing at California he met and soon married the former Jacquetta Perkins on June 21, 1968 at Las Vegas. They remained in California for a while and then moved to Courtney 33 years ago. James always worked in the Oilfield doing roustabout work. He enjoyed going to the river fishing and was always an avid hunter. He also enjoyed gardening and visiting with all his friends and spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death is his father, Fred Glenn,; mother, Amanda Mae Furrh; stepfather, Coleman Furrh; two sons, James Ray and Cecil Glenn; brother, Clyde Glenn; sister, Marie Norvell; parents in law, W.F “Bill” and Priscilla Perkins; sister in law, Larita Perkins and brother in law, W.F. Perkins, Jr.

Survivors include his wife , Jacquetta of the home; son, Terry Glenn and wife Kay of Hartselle, AL; daughter, Diana Michele Nickerson of Biloxi, MS; brothers, Charles Glenn and wife Betty of Kerman, CA, Everett Furrh and Wesley Furrh and wife Brenda both of Taft, CA; sister, Hazel Hough of Taft, CA; brother in law, Danny Perkins and wife Sherry of Harrah, OK; sister in law, Deborah Norton and husband Rick of Newalla, OK; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Casket Bearers are Danny Perkins, Larry Don Blankenship, Gene Jackson, Mike Lester, Everett Furrh, Wesley Furrh.

Honorary bearers are all of his family and friends.

Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Thursday evening at the funeral home in Wilson.

Condolences may shared online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org