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John Floyd Glanton Sr.

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John Glanton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 2 to Sep. 5, 2004.

Glanton John Floyd Glanton, Sr. Civil Engineer, Veteran, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at home on 8/28/04 at the age of 80. John was the first African-American Civil Engineer to work for the city of Minneapolis. He founded Glanton Engineering in 1969. Opened Big John's Bar-B-Q in 1974. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Preceded in death by mother Rosalind, father Herbert, and brother Jack. Survived by wife, Eunamae Glanton; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Clodeal Glanton; sister, Vera Wright; daughters, Joan Glanton Howard, Beverly Henderson, Callie Glanton Steele; sons, John Floyd Glanton Jr., Wayne Glanton; 1 daughter-in- law; 3 sons-in-law; 11 grandchildren; and countless relatives and friends. Reviewal 9/6 from 4-8 p.m. at First Memorial Waterston Chapel, 4343 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls., funeral 9/7 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2608 Blaisdell Ave S, Mpls., interment 9/7 1 p.m. at Fort Snelling. Donations in lieu of flowers to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, at 1-877-272- 6226, or pancan.org. Family welcomes condolences and shared memories at the online guest book at www.legacy.com.

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September 9, 2004

Carol Tillitt posted to the memorial.

September 7, 2004

Peggy Tillitt posted to the memorial.

September 6, 2004

Sherry Sue Glanton posted to the memorial.

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Carol Tillitt

September 9, 2004

I love and miss you Big John!!! Keep on smiling....thank you for everything!

God Bless

Carol Anne

Peggy Tillitt

September 7, 2004

John was a special friend to Jim for 40 years, and also to our family. His friendship and caring made a difference in our lives. We are grateful that we had the chance share this all those years, and to have the privilege of knowing Mae and his fine family. Good memories of a good man.

Sherry Sue Glanton

September 6, 2004

I will truly miss my Uncle John. He was a straight forward man and you always knew exactly where he was coming from. He would tell you exactly as it was, whether you wanted to hear it or not. I will miss "kickin it" with him and my brother-in-law Reese, watching the game drinking "wee ones". He was my favorite Uncle and truly has a huge place in my heart. I will always love you. Until we meet again, much love... your niece, Sue

Bill Bridgeman

September 3, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Glanton family at this trying time.

Although I've never met John Sr personally, I know he was a great man from the children he reared...

With Sympathy,

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Bill Bridgeman

St Paul Rugby Club