Standing with Pastor Glenn as He Fights His Last Battle

Update:

It is with deep sadness that I share that Glenn passed away today and is now resting in the sweet arms of Jesus. Glenn fought so bravely and loved so deeply. His faith, strength, and the way he cared for everyone around him will be a legacy we carry with us forever. Though we weren’t ready to say goodbye, we are thankful he is free from pain and surrounded by perfect love.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every prayer, every gift, and every kind word you have shared with us. Your support has been a lifeline through an unimaginable season. We ask for continued prayers for our family as we grieve, and we will share details about services as soon as they are arranged.

My name is Bobbi Jo Smith, and I’m writing this for my dear father in law, my second dad, Adler’s papa and Donna, his beloved wife and Adler’s nana, who are experiencing the unthinkable.

For over three decades, Pastor Glenn and Donna Smith have poured their lives into others — without hesitation, without fanfare, and without ever asking for anything in return. Whether it was feeding a hungry family, counseling someone through a personal crisis, helping a teen find their way, or showing up in the middle of the night just to pray with someone, the Smiths have always said “yes” when others needed help.

They’ve opened their home, their hearts, and their lives to those in need — often sacrificing their own time, finances, and comfort to care for others. Glenn is known not just as a pastor, but as a friend, mentor, and father figure to so many in the community. He’s the one people call when their world is falling apart — and the one who shows up with quiet strength, steady faith, and a sense of humor that somehow makes even the worst moments feel bearable.

And Donna — she’s the backbone of it all. Her quiet, fierce love for people is unmatched. She has stood beside Glenn through every ministry role, every move, every challenge — and now she’s standing beside him in the hardest season of their lives.

Why They Need Us Now

Glenn is still fighting, but the reality is heartbreaking — barring a miracle, he is not expected to recover. He remains in critical condition, and his medical team has done all they can. Donna is staying by his side, three hours from home, navigating each moment with grace, courage, and unimaginable pain.

They would never ask for help — but we can’t let them walk through this alone.

If Glenn or Donna have ever prayed for you, supported you, inspired you, or simply been a light in your life — this is your chance to support and show them care.

As this devastating journey continues, the Smith family now faces:

Ongoing hospital and end-of-life care

Travel and lodging expenses for Donna

Daily living expenses, bills, and lost income

Funeral and memorial costs, which are approaching far too soon

Emotional, physical, and spiritual burdens that no one should carry alone

Glenn has poured his life into serving others — now we have the chance to pour love back into his family during their darkest hour.

How You Can Make a Difference

* Donate: Every gift, no matter the size, makes a direct impact on Glenn and Donna’s ability to move forward.

* Share: Help us spread the word to friends, churches, and communities who may know and love them.

* Pray: We believe in miracles. Your prayers are powerful and needed now more than ever.

Glenn has given his life to lifting others. He has led churches, mentored youth, driven school buses, and held the hurting through their hardest days. Donna has quietly carried burdens too heavy for words. Let’s show them that they are not alone — not now, not ever.

Thank you for standing with the Smith family in this moment of deep need.

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