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Obituary – Glenn O. Ervin

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Staff

Glenn Odell Ervin, Sr., 78, affectionately known as “the mayor of Coventry Court” for his friendliness and humor, died at home July 19, 2008 after a short, hard battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Catawba, NC. Glenn served in the United States Air Force and then later graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1960. He retired from the Bell system after 32 years of dedicated service.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marlyn Ervin; son, Glenn Ervin Jr. and wife, Mary Lou; son, Paul Ervin and wife, Cindy; daughter, Margaret Ramsdell and husband, Craig; five granddaughters; and three great-grandsons.He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Macey Ervin, brother, Cyril Ervin, brother, Joe Morris Ervin, and son, David L. Ervin.

The memorial service will be Thursday July 24, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Crabtree Valley Baptist Church, 4408 Lead Mine Rd Raleigh.

Memorial contributions can be made to Crabtree Valley Baptist Church, P.O. Box 30954, Raleigh, NC 27622 or Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, P.O. Box 10427, Salem Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27108.

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