William Glenn Rector,

William Glenn Rector, age 75, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24th, 2011.  He was born in Alexander County on Christmas Day, 1935 to the late Earnest James and Beulah Icenhour Rector.  Retired from Southern Screw, formerly of Statesville, he was a compassionate daddy, brother, Christian, and friend.  Glenn enjoyed gardening, painting, and tending to his cows, as well as hunting and fishing. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved Bar-be-que.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters: Henkel Icenhour, Clifford Rector, Graydon Rector, Johnny Rector, Christine Massey, and Jo Ann Frye.  Those left to cherish his memory include his 3 children: Mark Rector & wife Angie, Marty Rector & wife Bobbi-Ann, and Jada Plott & husband Joe; 4 grandchildren: Nathan Rector, Tangie Rector, Luke Rector, and Noah Rector; his brother, J.P. Rector & wife Peggy; 2 sisters: Mildred Clark and Lois Jean Lovette & husband Bob; in addition to a number of nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, at Alexander Funeral Service from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, October 27th, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Hiddenite at 3:00 P.M. where Rev. Brian Eades and Rev. Buster Treadway will officiate.  The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Rev. Keith Gilliam will offer words of comfort at the graveside. Curtis Rector, Jeffery Worley, John Johnson, Lynn Moose, T.R. Mayberry, and Jeffrey Spry will serve as pallbearers.  Honoraries will be Brace Warren, Johnny Rhyne, Phillip Starnes, and David Moose.  In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice House @ 2347 Simonton Road. Statesville, NC  28625.  Alexander Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements.