Johnny C. Glaze

Johnny C. Glaze, Pastor of Little Rock Community Church, found rest in the arms of Jesus, Thursday, July 15, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, closing a two-year battle with cancer. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he often found area churches where he could share the gospel. Upon returning to his home church in North Little Rock, he served as a local preacher, filling pulpits in the area. In 1957-1959, he was pastor of Mayflower Methodist Church. He was the last pastor of Cato Methodist Church before it was closed for regular service, later filling their pulpit a few times for the annual Homecoming service. In 1961, he came to LRCC as Assistant Pastor, becoming Senior Pastor in 1980. He was also in the automobile business for many years, first with Tait Coppess Volkswagen/Mercedes and then 46 years with Parker Cadillac Group, first in sales and then as Public Relations Manager. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Audrey Glaze and his baby sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Gary Westenhiser. He is survived by his wife of almost sixty seven years, Denva; son, Craig (Laura) of North Little Rock; two daughters, Cynthia Fortson (Gary) of Cabot, and Christina Vail (Charles) of Austin; grandchildren, Erik (Belle) Fortson of Washington, Cory (Deelee) Fortson and Alex (Dustin) Lyles of Cabot, Johnny Craig Glaze Jr. of North Little Rock, and Drew and Heather Herring; great grandchildren, Lillia Fortson, Jaxson Lyles, Raelee Lyles, Oaklee Fortson; brother, Billy Joe Glaze (Winona) of Searcy; his church family and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from 6–8 p.m., at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., on Thursday, July 22, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Memorials to celebrate his life may be shared to, 61 Coronado Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116. You may sign the online guestbook at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.