Herbert R. McGlotten Jr

Herbert Ray McGlotten, Jr., was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 7, 1929 to the late Herbert Ray and Frances Dean McGlotten. He received his early education in the Baltimore City School System and continued on to receive hi GED. He later attended Dundulk community College where he received an Associate of Arts Degree in Labor Relations. In May of 1951, he entered the military and was hid honorably discharged in March of 1953. After being discharged from the military, he began his career with Continental Can Company and retired after forty years of service. While at Continental Can Company, he became very active in the union do to his concern for his fellow co-workers and labor equality. On February 6, 1959, Herbert was united in holy matrimony to Eliza Beatrice Lewis. From their union, two children were born, Lynne and Tracy. Years later, Herbert and his wife relocated to Clarksville, Virginia. Herbert was a loving and devoted husband and father. He embraced his entire family with genuine dedication. His courage and smile was an inspiration to all. He always deeply concerned about others. His family and friends knew him as Pan Handle, Reggie Man and Bunk. Herbert was a gifted and brilliant artist who loved to draw in his spare time. He was also a great storyteller and knew how to keep you laughing! He could light up a room with his presence. On March 31, 2011 after returning home from being hospitalized. He told his daughter that he was ready to ride to Baltimore. Hours later, he took his last breath in the arms of his baby girl, Tracy. Memories of Herbert will be cherished by: his devoted wife, Mrs. Eliza Beatrice McGlotten; and beloved daughters, Lynne Chandler and Tracy Brown; loving sisters, Mildred McGlotten Taylor and Barbara McGlotten of Baltimore, Maryland; grandchildren, Ryan Anthony McGlotten, Dori Lynne Hampton and Lori Nicole Brown; two great-grandchildren, Nayre and Isaiah; aunt, Yvonne Dean Harvey (William); brothers-in-law, John I. Lewis (Hilda) and Samuel Lewis; sister-in-law, Ruth Boyd, Julia Willis (Sonny), Jessie Ramnath, Barbara Payloy and Alice Ellis, and a host of many other relatives and friends.

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Herbert R. McGlotten Jr

June 6, 1929 - March 31, 2011