Paul Lively

August 5, 1932 - March 15, 2021

Mr. Paul “Glenn” Lively, 88, of Charlotte, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital on Monday, March 15, 2021. Mr. Lively was born in Tryon, Georgia on August 5, 1932 and moved to North Carolina in 1945. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Stormes. Glenn graduated from Harding High School and attended Bruton Institute of Learning. Mr. Lively loved God, was a Christian and a faithful member of Mountain Island Church of Christ. Glenn, lovingly referred to as “Pop” by his seven grandchildren, had his biggest smile when spending time with his family in Charlotte and at Sunset Beach, North Carolina (where he will forever remain the family putt putt champion). Mr. Lively was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Lively. Mr. Lively is survived by the love of his life, Betty Jean, whom he was married to for more than 65 years; four sons, Doug (Marilyn), Darrell (Susan), Dennis (Linda), Scott (Angie); seven grandchildren, Matthew, Adelyn (Pablo), Megan (Ryan), Sarah, Jason (Katie), Alex, Madeline; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors at Mountain Island Church of Christ on Thursday, March 18 at 10 a.m. A service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Island Church of Christ, 4205 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 or Carolina Bible Camp, 1988 Jericho Church Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028. James Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.