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Glendell FRINK Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Glendell Frink, the son of the late Jasper Frink and Cleo Frink, began his celebration of life on Dec. 5, 1952, he was one of eight children, born in Chadbourn, N.C. At a very early age, the family relocated to Newport News, Va., where Glendell was educated in the Newport News Public School System. Glendell later enlisted in the Job Corp where he was trained as a brick mason. A trade he employed until he became disabled. Glendell received the Lord at an early age. He was later buried and resurrected with Christ by way of Baptism at the Galilee Baptist church by the late Rev. Hurley Jones. Glendell's spiritual walk with Christ was further enhanced under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. James A. Jones. He was a faithful bible study member and servant for the Lord until his homegoing. Glendell entered into Holy matrimony to Thyra Frink on July 16, 1983, and they have one adopted daughter, Ms. Teresa Clark of Newport News, Va.
Glendell was preceded in death by his father, Jasper Frink; brother, David Frink; three sisters, Geraldine, Sarah, and Laura Lee Frink; one nephew, Carl Frink.
Glendell leaves to celebrate his homegoing, his wife and companion of 40 years, Thyra Frink; his mother, Cleo Frink, both of Newport News, Va.; three brothers, George Frink, Newport news, Va., Clarence and Jasper Frink of Chadbourn, N.C.; three sisters-in-law, Linda Slade of Hampton, Va., Mary Frink and Lillian Stanly of Newport News, Va.; one brother-in-law, Albert Slade of Hampton, Va.; one adopted daughter, Teresa Clark of Newport News, Va.; one aunt, Honey May Hardy; one uncle, Elbert Frink both of Chadbourn, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A special thanks to the Sentara Hospice team.
Funeral services will be held at Galilee Baptist Church Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 1 p.m. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home. The family will assemble by noon at 1112 74th Street, Newport News, Va.
Services in Trusted to the staff of Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jun. 1 to Jun. 3, 2010.

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Pamela-Grant Robinson

June 8, 2010

Hey Beedie Bump,May the lord shine upon you during your time of breavement.Mr Glendale was a nice person and he will be truly missed.

Aleasa Chapman

June 2, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you doing this time.

Kenneth McCallum

June 2, 2010

George & Family,
I am truly saddened by Glendell's passing. My heartfelt prayers go out to you all.
Kenny & Lady

Crystal Frink

June 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to you.doing this time of sorrow. May God bless you and the family.The Frinks.

crystal frink

June 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

crystal frink

June 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time of sorrow.Thyra we love you.The Frinks

CHarmain Boswell

June 1, 2010

To the Frink Family,My heart aches to know that you lost such a good,loving person.Glendell was the best friend a person could have and I will truly miss him.May your hearts fill with the love of Christ knowing that he is with GOD.

ramon/lamont batten

June 1, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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