Glen H. Shupe

Scotia- Glen Hallman Shupe, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Barnwell Facility, Valatie, New York. He was born March 3, 1936, son of the late Byron and Edna Shupe. Glen was the devoted husband to Alta Ferne Shupe. They were married 53 years.

Glen graduated from Newark High School, New York in 1955 and he attended several class reunions. He grew up in the Palmyra area and helped his father on his small farm. Glen received a certificate from the Institute of Christian Service at Bob Jones University, South Carolina in 1963. He received his BA and was ordained at Midwestern Baptist College, Pontiac, Michigan in 1966. He Pastored at Dennison Corners Community Church, Mohawk, New York for two years, two years in Whitesboro, New York at Harts Hill Baptist Church, and one year as Interm Pastor at Bethany Baptist Church now known as Victory Baptist Church. In addition to being a pastor, Glen filled several roles at different churches such as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Song Leader, Nursing Home Speaker at Silver Haven Nursing home where he was appreciated for his inspirational services, and Extension Worker. Glen assisted three Ministers in starting churches in the area.

Glen worked Laundry and Maintenance for 27 years at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Scotia, New York where he was known as "Zoombroom", " The Madmoper", and "The Swiftsweeper". He also worked at General Motors, Michigan, Rochester Products, Sylvan Tech, Marion, New York, Remington Arms, Mohawk, New York, Albany Billiard Ball, Friendly's, Rotterdam, New York, and as a Security Guard.

Glen was a proud member of the Victory Baptist Church and the Scotia Senior Center.

Glen enjoyed spending time with his entire family, gardening, jogging, and riding his bicycle. He was an avid Boston Celtics, San Fransico Giants, and the New York Giants fan and enjoyed watching sports.

In addition to his wife, Glen is survived by his sons, Grant Shupe of North Creek, New York and M. Garret Shupe of Scotia, New York; sisters, Elaine (Henry) Bosje of Rochester, New York and Genevieve Ellis of Independence, Kentucky; brothers, Richard (Barbara) Shupe of Durham, North Carolina and John (Audrey) Shupe of Cary, North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Glen was predeceased in 1988, by his son, Gregory Glen Shupe.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the staff at Ellis Hospital for their care and services. We appreciate the support and prayers of Victory Baptist Church.

A Memorial Service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 711 Swaggertown Rd., Scotia on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:30 am .

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Glen's name to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org, the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org, or Victory Baptist Church, 711 Swaggertown Road, Scotia, New York 12302.

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