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1926
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2018
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Glenn Sperling Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Ruby, and their 2 daughters, Jane Sperling Young (Bryan) of Shelby, and Nancy Sperling Parrish of Raleigh. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Glenn Sperling Young (Hollan) Meredith Parrish Zingraff (Owen), Yates Parrish, Joseph Parrish, and twin great grandsons, Glenn and Mack Young. His surviving siblings are Faye Spake and Ruth Wilson (Jimmy). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, Spangler and Sperling cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Glenn spent his life working in the family business, Yates Sperling & Son. He and his father farmed cotton, soy beans, and other crops, and had a seed and grain business which sold feed to dairies and planting seed to cotton farmers. Growing cotton was the heart of the business for most of Glenn's life.
Glenn served on the Cleveland County Farm Services Agency Board for 38 years. In addition, he served on the Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Board for over 40 Years. The most important things in Glenn's life were God, family, and work. He was a life long member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Trustee. Glenn's long, happy life will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Brackett officiating. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall.
The family extends sincere appreciation to Hospice and other care providers for their service to Glenn and especially to Kimberly Richards who devoted so much time caring for him and his family.
Memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 1960 New Prospect Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Sperling.
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for Glenn Sperling
Jay Adams
July 22, 2018
I just learned of Mr. Sperling's passing. I have wonderful memories of him and his family when I was a boy at New Prospect Baptist Church and wish my most heartfelt condolences relayed to Mrs. Sperling, Jane, and Nancy.
Kimberly Whitworth-Lambert
June 27, 2018
Heartfelt prayers uplifted for the family, for sadness with the joy of a beautiful soul.
What a beautiful homecoming and celebration in heaven it must be.
When hearing Glenn's name I think of Family Connections that tie together.
Mrs. Ruby and Mr. Glenn's cute sweet story of introduction even though they knew of
each other already (the proper reintroduction). How beautiful Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Ruby Beam Sperling of Smiles and Teamwork in Life. The History; The stories of families of years gone by. The stories of the Churches and Communities. His belief and serving for his country. The stories of the farming.
The quality of life that by example lead a strong way to many. Generations of quality seed planted within people, families, communities, The Godly Seeds. Then the seeds of Crop, those that lead to food, clothing, transportation and more. Also, The ones that were of business ethics.
Memories of grain and seed process, that includes being young the vehicle being weighted in. Along with later years, my children and grandchildren experiencing the same. The bonds and roots of prior generations, when visiting family back in the area. The welcoming family of the back home community. The quality of examples and how to treat people. Looking out for the good as a whole for all. I pray that those seeds planted in Life of Love and Quality continue on, spreading through out our Nation, our World. Yes, for Mr. Glenn Sperling touched many lives in many positive ways.
Heavens Gain of an Angel.
Lauren Zingraff
June 26, 2018
Our deepest sympathies & heartfelt condolences to the entire Sperling Family, and especially to our daughter-in-law/sister-in-law, Meredith P. Zingraff. We have wonderful memories of a great family man, who loved his family the most, as well as his community and his country. Mr. Sperling was for sure part of what made the "Greatest Generation" one that has been & will never be duplicated. We will hold his positive spirit in our hearts. Love, Rhonda & Charlie Thomas & Lauren Zingraff
Tim Ellis
June 26, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Sperling, Jane and Nancy and the family. I loved reading about Mr. Sperling's priorities of God, Family, and Work. I know he will be missed but what a legacy he has left in the way to live life. The Angels will welcome his arrival. May God Comfort you All.
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Judy Edwards
June 26, 2018
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Such a wonderful man. Heaven's doors are wide open for this kind and generous soul.
Keith Lucas
June 26, 2018
True Southern gentleman and great friend.
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