Glenn Douglas Hollifield, Sr. 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2023.

Glenn was born on March 29, 1937 in Upper Hominy near Candler, North Carolina to C. L. and Ova G. Hollifield.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of over 64 years, Loretta Jean Bare Hollifield. He is survived by his son Glenn D. Hollifield, Jr. (Gloria); son, Darrell Hollifield (Jan); daughter, Beverly Letchworth (Glenn); grandchildren, Matt (Amy), Robbie, Bryan, Scott (Kristen), Stephanie, Mary, Eric (Jessica), Greg (Renee'), Jennifer (John), and 12 great- grandchildren; brother, Rev. Charles Hollifield (Mary); his sisters-in-law Christine Hensley (Herman), Naomi Nations (Jr.), Phyllys Wozniak (Wayne); his brothers-in-law, Jim Bare (Mag), Brad Bare (Betty), Rev Harold Bare (Laila); and many nieces and nephews.

Glenn was well loved by those who knew him. He was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and was a  member of Parkview Church of God where he attended for over eighty years. He was a member of the IBEW for local 1340 for over 65 years.  Hampton High School band parent for nine years from 1973-1982. He was always kind and was lovingly known as the family jokester.

There will be a visitation of family and friends on Monday, December 11, 6-7:30 p.m. at  W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road in Newport News.

The Celebration of Life service will be on Tuesday, December 12th at 1 p.m. at Parkview Church of God, 1116 Briarfield Road in Newport News, VA.  Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2539 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, VA.

The service will be officiated by, Rev. Terry D. Swiney.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.