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Glenn Eddie Milstead
December 16, 2012
Glenn Eddie Milstead was born on April 9, 1950, in Pensacola. He served in the US Army from 1972 until 1975 as a salvage diver. He attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology. He was instrumental in establishing Dogwood Park Baptist Church where he served as pastor for over 25 years.
His Lord Jesus Christ and his family were dearest to his heart. He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting and enjoyed God’s creation.
He is proceeded in death by his brother, Johnathon.
He is survived by his parents, Blue and June Milstead, siblings and his wife of 44 years, Sharon, and their children Jennifer Milstead Colvin, (Rodney Colvin), Emily Milstead Coggins, (Kevin Coggins), Natalie Milstead, Jason Milstead, Justin Milstead (Julia Milstead), Vanessa Milstead, Stanley Milstead and James Milstead. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Services will be on Tuesday, December 18th at Dogwood Park Baptist Church. Burial service will follow at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Tennyson, Harvey Malone, James Earl Hall, Angus Brewton, Craig Smith and Vince Milstead. Honorary Pallbearers are AJ Hudson, Benny Hassebrock and Jimmy Rutherford.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the building fund at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
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3 Responses to “Glenn Eddie Milstead”
This news breaks my heart as Glen and I spent many tough days on diving missions for the Army. He was always a team leader and usually one of the first to “saddle up” when the mission was going to be a bad one. Glen always went into the fray with a smile and a helping hand.
The Army Divers are just getting ready for their next Army Diver’s Reunion and I was going to contact you and Glen in the next few months to attend.
My prayers go out to you Sharron and all of your family. His friendship, strength, honesty, and humor will always be how I remember Glen. Please contact me through the website if you need anything from the Army diving community.
Jim and Maggie Heimbach
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT MR.GLEN HAS PASSED.HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN ,HONEST AND STRONG. HE HAD OVERCOME SO MANY THINGS IN HIS LIFE. I WAS ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD WHEN I MET HIM THROUGH SOME BUSINESS DEALINGS HE HAD WITH MY GRADFATHER. SINCE THAT DAY HE ALWAYS MADE IT A POINT TO SAY HELLO AND SHAKE HANDS WHENEVER HE SAW ME OR MY BROTHERS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
Sharron, and Children. So sorry to hear news of Glenn’s death. Our thoughts and prayers go with you all.
I called Glenn a few years ago, because I found through Genealogy that I’m related to Glenn and Grady. Funny isn’t it? That I came all the way from Ga. where my Milstead family ( Emily Milstead who married Moses Brown Sr., my ‘Deborah’ 5th Great grandmother came from, only to go to church with and become a friend to my cousin Glenn and his family. I always thought that was wonderful.
God Bless all of you with peace, and wonderful memories of Glenn.
Deborah and Sam Jones.