Samuel Glenn Mathis
July 24, 1932 -
January 12, 2020
US Veteran
Samuel Glenn Mathis, age 87, of Kenosha, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Born in Jackson, TN on July 24, 1932, he is the son of the late Sammie and Dollie (Shanklin) Mathis. Glenn attended schools in Jackson, TN, and Baldwyn, MS., graduating from Baldwyn High School.
On February 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to Frankie Sue Wright. They were married in the parsonage of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Six weeks after they were married Glenn was activated to serve in the U.S. Navy and served from April 1954 to March 1956. He was assigned to the USS Coral Sea and was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea.
He was employed at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, IL for over 30 years. He had many roles in chemical production, beginning as a chemical operator and ended his career as an Inventory and Production Control Analyst.
After retiring from Abbott Glenn and Frankie move to Burnsville, MS. There they built their dream retirement home and met many new friends. After a wonderful active 20 years they returned to Kenosha to be with their family.
Glenn served as a Deacon in Kenosha at Temple Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist Church and Glendale Baptist Church in Glen, MS. He taught Sunday School at each church. After returning to Kenosha he became a member of Kenosha Bible Church.
While living at The Addison he attended the Tuesday Bible Study and was honored to lead at times. Glenn and Frankie enjoyed Square/Round Dancing for over 50 years in Kenosha and Corinth, MS.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Frankie; his children, Michael (Sherri), Douglas (Teri), Beverly (Kent) Richards, and Dedra (Wayne) Hanson. He is further survived by seven grandchildren, Sarah (Jesse) Hardcastle, Tim (Bailey), Ashley (Brett) Jensen, Justin (Kristin), Samantha (Jason) Cardona, Whitney (Jason) Haley, Louis (Robbyn) Emery. He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence, Willie, Darrell and Charles and granddaughter, Katie Mathis.
Funeral Services honoring Glenn’s life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th St. A visitation for Glenn will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Piasecki Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday at Kenosha Bible Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Addison Senior Living in Pleasant Prairie, WI and Heartland Hospice for their loving care and support during Glenn’s final days.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Glenn’s life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th St. A visitation for Glenn will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Piasecki Funeral Home 3720 39th Avenue, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday at Kenosha Bible Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Paul MyersDoug, my condolences to you and your family
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Jo WynnDear Michael Mathis, I want to thank you for coming to the office last week, so I could finally meet your dad face to face. The day I visited him, it was as if we had already met. I thanked your dad for believing in me, and all the love and support he had bestowed unto me and Walkin' In My Shoes, over the years. Your dad smiled, and told me that your mom was on the first floor (if I wanted to visit with her too). I, assured him that I would stop in to say hello to her. But, before I did, we prayed together, and he asked me if I was coming back to see him? I responded, "absolutely". I hugged him, and headed downstairs, when the spirit of the Lord spoke to me, and had me take your mom upstairs to see your dad. As soon as the associate wheeled her into the room, your parents looked at each other smiling as they locked hands. They begin to talk, sounding like they were catching up on old times. When I left the room, it was clear why God had you come to our office. It was not about me, it was about your mom having closure with your dad. When I stopped by on Monday, I was heartbroken to learn of your dad's passing. I thanked the Lord, for the few moments that I spent with him. I guessed that was my closure. I thank you so, so, very much for coming to our office. Please don't be a stranger. May God continue to keep you and the Mathis family Forever in His Love and Grace. May your dad Rest In Heaven. Thank God For His Service. Xoxo Jo
