James “Sonny” Howard Glenn, 91, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Inova Hospital in Alexandria, VA.

Jim was born in Olcott, WV, and graduated from Washington District High School, where he made many good and lasting friendships. After graduation, Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent part of his service in Korea. After his discharge from the Army, he later moved to Alexandria, VA, where he was employed by Piedmont Airlines, which was later acquired by Eastern Airlines. Jim loved to travel, and he used his employment at the airlines to visit many places. Later in life, Jim, and his friend, Ralph Novoa, started a very successful business restoring older houses in the D.C. area. Jim was also a member of the 1^st Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Howard Glenn; mother, Ellen De Bord Glenn; sisters, Imogene Coon (Charlie), Alice Moon (Billie Ray), Mary Ellen Glenn, and Selma Cooper (Charles); and a niece and nephew.

He is survived by his sister, Janet Jenkins (Mitchell); seven nieces; a nephew; long-time friend, business partner, and caregiver, Ralph Novoa; and a very special friend, Felix Najarro.

A graveside memorial service will be held for Jim at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, with Rev. Greg Hudson officiating.

Memories of Jim may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.