Mr. Arthur Glen Smith

Glen Smith went to be with the Lord Jesus November 29,2023. The son of a career Naval Chief, he was born April 18, 1941, in Portsmouth, Virigina, to Russell and Margaret Smith. During his early years he lived in Grand Junction, TN, Bermuda, and Jacksonville, FL. At the age of 10, Glen moved with his family to Cherry Lake where he attended Cherry Lake Elementary School through the 8th grade. After graduating from Madison County High School, he joined the Air Force and served four years, two spent in Japan. After his discharge, he attended NFCC and FSU. Glen married Florida Davis June 7, 1964 and they were married 59 years. They had a daughter and son, Margaret Ann and Ben, who Glen adored. After college he opened Smith Abstract & Title Company which he owned and operated for 57 years. Six days a week he enjoyed his trip to the office where he greeted new people every day. His hobby and love was buying, improving and selling land . He looked forward to Thursday and Saturday afternoons spent with his machete and chain saw clearing and playing on his land. Glen was an active member of Madison First United Methodist Church for 57 years. Every Wednesday for over 50 years he attended his Rotary luncheons where he eventually became the oldest member. He worked many Walk to Emmaus and Kairos weekends which he considered a true ministry. Family members deceased before him were his mother, father, and brother, Freddie Smith. Left behind are his wife, Florida; daughter Margaret Ann Smith; son Ben Smith (Juana); four grandsons, Dillon Bunch, Brad Bunch, Brandon Bunch (Meghan), and Luke Smith; one great granddaughter, Brynnlie Bunch; one brother, Russell Smith (Joan); one sister Linda Poppell (Fain); one sister in law, Mary Kay Smith; and many nieces and nephews. His memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3Oth at 11:OO AM at the Madison First United Methodist Church. The visitation will be at 10:00AM. The family request instead of flowers, donations be made to Madison First Methodist Church or the Florida United Methodist Childrens Home. The family would like to thank Hospice and Madison County Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care Glen received. God sent us eight caregivers, Angels in disguise, that we will never be able to thank enough: Michele Stout, Linda Blair, Marci Scanlon, Jill Sanborn, Kim Sale, LeAnn Wirick, Victoria Holden, and Erin Jarvis. For any questions, please call Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel at (850) 973-2258. Condolences may be left on their website beggsfuneral.com.

Mr. Arthur Glen Smith

April 18, 1941 - November 29, 2023