Pastor Billy Frank Glidewell

July 12, 1928 - June 25, 2018

Pastor Billy Frank Glidewell passed away June 25th. He was born on July 12th, 1928 to the late Fred H. and Amanda Carter Glidewell. Billy Frank was also proceeded in death by his siblings; Henrietta Garrett (Malvern, AR), Fred Glidewell Jr. (Hot Springs, AR), Gerald Glidewell (Hot Springs, AR), and Margaret Ann Mazander (Malvern, AR). He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Martha, his son, Gregory Glidewell (Hot Springs, AR); and two daughters, Cynthia Wilbur (Hot Springs, AR), and Kristi Solloway (Little Rock, AR). Billy Frank was a wonderful grandfather (Papa) to seven grandchildren; Lauren Wilbur (Brooklyn, NY), Nicholas Wilbur (Anacordas, WA), Spencer Wilbur (Fayetteville, AR), Tanner Solloway (Fayetteville, AR), Caroline Solloway (Little Rock, AR), Savannah Solloway (Little Rock, AR), and Ella Solloway (Little Rock, AR). Billy Frank Glidewell was ordained to preach in 1949. He was Pastor at the Main Street Pentecostal Church in Corning, AR for 12 years. He also pastored at other small churches in Friendship and Malvern, AR. He served as Pastor of Bismarck Pentecostal Church for four years, and was Associate Pastor at First Pentecostal Church in Hot Springs, AR for eight years. Billy Frank became the Pastor of First Pentecostal Church in 1984, serving his congregation for over 25 years, before retiring in 2009. Billy Frank was compassionate about ministering the word of God, and was dedicated in his service to Christ up until his passing. He was faithful to pray for all and was loved by everyone that knew him. He was generous, wise, and had a wonderful sense of humor that he used to bring people more comfort and happiness. Billy Frank was selfless in his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 28, from 5 - 8 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church. The funeral service will be on Friday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be immediately following at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.