Eddie W. Glisson, 69, of Fayetteville passed away January 28, 2021. He was born February 8, 1951 the son of Enos and Birdie Daniels Glisson.
He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard after graduating from Fayetteville High School. He married Annabell Wilson in 1970. They enjoyed 50 wonderful years together. Eddie worked for AT&T for 37 years until he retired in 2009. During retirement he worked as a consultant for Burson Line Service and Path Utility Construction. He enjoyed spending-time with his family and grandchildren, especially playing games and teaching them how to play poker by using M&M’s. Many of his and Anna’s travels included visiting various battlefield sites as he was an avid history enthusiast. He was a great man who was loved and respected by many.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, E.J., Billy and Tommy Glisson; two sisters, Wilma Peterson and Shelia Glisson; and one grandson, Coby Langham.
He is survived by his wife Anna Wilson Glisson; one son, Heath Glisson; one daughter, Jennifer Glisson; two grandchildren, Braxton and Finley Apperson; three brothers, Bob Glisson and wife, Earlene of Farmington, James “Bo” Glisson and wife, Pat of Elkins and Michael Glisson and Pat of Bentonville; three sisters, Kathlene Smith and husband, Lawrence of Elkins, Sue Gooding and husband, Johnny of Fayetteville and Jo Ellen Fredrick and husband, Dennis of Elkins; three sisters-in-law, Thelma Glisson of Fayetteville, Becky Nelson of Springdale and Virginia Glisson of Tullahoma, TN; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Mt. Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to any local food pantry.
Due to the virus, please wear your mask and social distance at the service.
Prayers for the family
Eddie was my best friend and we had many football and NASCAR related conversations over the past twenty plus years. He was stubborn in his beliefs but cared fiercely for his family and friends. I am going to miss him terribly but I know he’s telling everybody in heaven how the cow eats the cabbage. Love ya, buddy.
Sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. Eddie and I began our careers with AT&T on the sameday in 1972. Eddie was always pleasent to work with.
Prayers for his family.
Glisson Family,
Eddie worked for me for several years and our group had a lot of great people in it but Eddie was the best. He was a great guy that always showed integrity and I always knew that my best move was getting out of his way so he could do his job to the best of his ability. I think one of the reasons the world is messed up right now is because we don’t have enough people like Eddie any more. I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve Hopkins
To Annabelle and the entire Glisson Family,
Eddie was such a great person. Every time I met with him or talked with him, he always had a great attitude.
He will be missed.
So sorry Anna. Prayers for you and your family!
My condolences to Anna and entire family. I worked with Eddie when We were all young, I was an installer repairmen and Eddie was a cable repairman. On more than one occasion Eddie would help me figure out fixing cable pairs to get service installed for residential customers. Eddie was very professional and helpful. My last 10 years of my 35, I was a cable splicer, Eddie was over contractors burying cable, so once again he and I worked together in our respective professions for customer service. Eddie and I are part of the old service minded Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
RIP Eddie, it was good to have known you through the years…Peace be with your family…Rob Desbien
So sad for your loss.
So sorry for your loss of Eddie. Praying for you and your families that God will be with all of you and in the days ahead he will comfort you all with peace.
Annabell, I don’t know if you remember me, but I am sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I wish you the best.
I knew this man and his Beautiful wife in school. Wonderful people. I am so sorry for the family. God gain another angel.