Robert Henry Glanton Jr.

Posted on April 6, 2018

Robert Henry Glanton Jr., 71, of Perry, died March 28, 2018, in his home.

Robert was born in Perry. He honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart. Robert was a deacon at New Brooklyn M.B. Church and a member of the Masonic Chapter 187.

He was predeceased by: his mother, Thelma Johnson; his father, Robert Henry Glanton; his sister, Roslyn Glanton; his brother, James Johnson Jr.; and his sister, Brenda Johnson Spears.

Robert is survived by: his wife, Debra R. Glanton; his sons, Robert S. Glanton, Robert H. Glanton (Tori), DeMarcus Glanton, Samuel A. McIntyre and Rodgie L. Watkins; his daughters, Bridgette Glanton, Kimberly Glanton, Timako Glanton and Sierra Burney; his brother, Tony Johnson; his sisters, Carolia Robinson, Ernestine Roberson, LaFrawn Mays (Clifford), Deborah Ann Johnson, Cynthia Beck (Randy), Elaine Johnson and Faye Glanton; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at New Brooklyn M.B. Church. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends today (Friday), from 4-6 p.m. at New Brooklyn M.B. Church.

Evans-Walker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.