WILLARD GLYMPH

Willard was the eleventh child of twelve born to the late Ross and Mertice Glymph on June 19, 1927 in Nowata, Ok. He had ten older siblings; Ophelia Smith, Hattie Johnson (C.B.), Carlton Belton (Jeep), George, Hazel Johnson (Doc), John, Altesia haydon, Melrene Taylor, Joe Cephas, Jewell Walker, and one younger sibling; Betty Taylor. All of Willard’s siblings preceded him in death. Leaving to cherish his memories is; his wife of sixty years, Luelia J. Glymph. They were married on April 1, 1960. they have a son James and his Cristine and four grandchildren, James Jr., Mya, Princess Nicole and Victoria and one great grandson, Ashton from Mya. He leaves also his son Monzell Lewis and three granddaughters, Denise, Nicole and Erica and three great grandchildren, Michael, Michaela and Michah from Denise. He leaves also his daughter, Edlyn and her husband, Marlo Pagkaliwangan and three grandchildren, Keitheunice, Neffienomel and Lucas. His niece ,Cherris White and her children, Aisha Smith and Joe Cephas lovingly too tender care of Uncle Bookie for the last four years. Special thanks to Celon and Lenora Glymph for helping when they could there in Seattle. They will all truly miss the humor saying, “He always kept us laughing”. Uncle Bookie was always very industrious. At an early age, he not only helped all his family, he also served his country, enlisting in the Army from September 21, 1945 until his honorable discharge on February 2, 1047. he then enlisted in the Airforce on October 19, 1948 until he was honorably discharged on August 24, 2952. Later Uncle Bookie became a Merchant Marine with the Military Sealift Command. He traveled all over the world. To name a few place; New Orleans; Kenya; Africa; Savannah; Georgia; Honolulu; Hawaii; Baltimore, Maryland and Sasebo, Japan. Most of the time, he was docked in Oakland, Ca. Once, while docked in Norfolk Virginia, he heard his nephew, Wardell, who was in the Navy, was docked there also. He went to find him. Wardell said, Uncle Bookie told him all about the MSC. After he got out of the Navy, Wardall joined the Merchant Marines and stayed with him for about four years. Uncle Bookie helped him immensely. All of Uncle Bookie’s nieces and nephews fell the same. He was always there to help them whenever necessary. Uncle Bookie retired from (MSC) Military Seaman Command in October of 1985. he couldn't just relax, so he began working as a security guard at Walmart. Bookie had hobbies, but the one we all know well was his LOVE for a “sweet game of POKER.” I you went to visit him and he wasn't home you knew where to find him. Uncle Bookie had an effect on all of us in different ways, whether he was your Husband, Father, Uncle, Soulmate of Dear True Friend until the end. All of us will truly miss him, but let the good times, crazy times, yes all of the good memories you had with him give you Comfort, Calm and Peace.