James "Thomas" Glidewell Obituary (1940 - 2020)

Sandy Ridge - James "Thomas" Glidewell, 80, passed away, Monday, November 30, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Thomas was born August 29, 1940, in Forsyth County, to the late James Homer and Martha Belle Heath Glidewell. He was a US Army veteran. He was a hard worker with more than forty years with the telephone company. He loved fishing and gardening and especially his grandchildren. He was an avid coon and quail hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Steele Glidewell; brother, William Henry Glidewell; and son-in-law, Bobby Collins. Survivors include a son, James Dwan Glidewell (Heather); his daughters, Michelle Spencer (Steven), Misty Collins, and Kristy Glidewell Jones (Danny); brothers, Robert "June" Glidewell (Iris) and Joseph Arthur Glidewell (Joan); a sister, Martha Jean Sattenfield; grandchildren, Jessica Yates, Brandi Glidewell, Aaron Rierson, Cheyenne Glidewell, Bailey Kerley, Cole Spencer, Breanna Collins, Addison Collins, Nathaniel Jones, and Faith Jones; and five great-grandchildren. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.