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1934 Rev. 2015

Rev. Glenn A. Armstrong

April 4, 1934 — September 3, 2015

Rev. Glenn Arthur Armstrong, D.D., age 81, of Venice, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2015. He was born in Galveston, Indiana, on April 3, 1934, to Herbert and Eva Williams. He was a graduate of Galveston High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Detroit Bible College and his Doctorate of Divinity from Denver Baptist Bible College. He was married to Frances McElmurry on June 30th, 1956. Glenn was a pastor for 55 years at churches in Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, and Hawaii. He loved pastoring and caring for people at Calvary Baptist Church for 21 years in Rochester, Minnesota, where he also helped start a Chinese church. He was involved 23 times in church building programs. Glenn recently taught at First Baptist Church in Venice, Florida. Glenn was a beloved pastor and enjoyed teaching from Gods Word. He wrote a daily devotional called Momentum and monthly articles called Crossviews. He enjoyed research, writing, and helping others. Glenn is survived by his wife, Frances, and their three children: Rev. Jay Armstrong of Kihei, Hawaii; Lisa Nielsen of Sarasota, Florida; and Jill Smith of Rochester, Minnesota. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. His beloved dog, Kaya, will miss him along with his family. A viewing will be held at Ranfranz-Vine Funeral Home in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, September 11th from 5:00-8:00 pm. The funeral will take place at Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 am. Rev. Jay Armstrong and Rev. Dwight LaPine will officiate the celebration of Glenns life. A memorial fund has been established online at: www.kiheibaptist.org/kbcmaui/glenn-armstrong or mail your gifts to: Kihei Baptist Chapel P.O. Box 693, Kihei, HI96753.
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