Glenn Edward McNabb, 87

Glenn Edward McNabb, 87, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Born in New Castle, Ind., he was the son of the late JB and Virgie McNabb.  He grew up as an earnest young farmer in Mt. Sterling, with his two sisters, Lillian and Shirley.  Upon earning a bachelors in agriculture from the University of Kentucky and after marrying the love of his life, Sharon Long, he then served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller deployed to Okinawa, Japan.  Returning from duty he accepted a position with the UK Agricultural Extension Service, with whom he dedicated nearly 40 years of his life in various positions, and in numerous locales within the Commonwealth, eventually retiring in 2001 as an area director.  A loving husband, father, great-grandfather, and a good friend to many, he made the most of his retirement years with Sharon, traveling often, spending time with the grand and great-grandchildren, and also continuing to farm. He and Sharon were longstanding members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington.

Survivors include a sister, Shirley Coppler; sister-in-law, Linda Donaldson; daughter, Lori Bethel (Karl); son, Stephen McNabb (Stewart); grandchildren, Brittany Love (Charlie) and Jarred Bethel (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Olivia and Charlie Love and James and Luke Bethel; and multiple nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; and sister, Lillian Stephens. 

Service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, at Kerr Brothers on Harrodsburg Road.  Visitation at 5 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Immanuel Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.