Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr.

NEW ELLENTON, SC – GLENN EDWARD NORDEEN, SR., 73, went to heaven on Sunday, December 11, 2016. A native of New Ellenton, SC, Glenn was a son of the late John T. and Alice Love Nordeen. He was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1961 and loved playing football for the Aiken Hornets. Glenn was a retired pipefitter and welder with Local 150 in Augusta, GA. He will forever be in the hearts of thousands whom he met over the years while traveling and working all over the United States. He was a Certified Pipefitter-Welder Instructor, sharing his vast knowledge with many young men and women in the Pipefitter Unions throughout the industry. He was a member of American Legion Post 169 and visited other American Legion Posts around the area, always chipping in to lend a hand cooking his famous smoked BBQ. Glenn loved being around family and friends. He was gifted in the art of painting a visual picture with his unique ability of storytelling. Known as the “Bee Man”, he was a Master Beekeeper and a member of the Aiken Beekeepers Association. He was a collector of vintage cars and trucks, and would “Rather push a Ford than drive a Chevrolet”! He was a member of the Liars’ Breakfast Club in New Ellenton. He coached little league baseball in New Ellenton for many years and was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. His greatest joy and what made him the happiest was when he graduated from being “Daddy” to “Papaw Nordeen”. He got a big kick out of being called their “chauffeur”. He absolutely spoiled and loved them with all of his heart! Papaw Nordeen was always on the sideline cheering for his grandkids at all of their sporting events. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Nordeen Griffin (Bob), his son, Skip Nordeen (Tina), all of North Augusta; four grandchildren, Zak and Jaxson Griffin, Natalie and Nathan Nordeen; two brothers, Jackie Nordeen, Sr., Gilbert, SC, Rex Nordeen (Yvonne), New Ellenton and a sister, Patricia Hale (Larry), Dallas, TX. The family will receive friends Saturday morning, December 17th beginning at 11 o’clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Glenn’s Life at 12 o’clock. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jackie Nordeen, Jr., Bubba Clark, Chick Key, Billy Key, Glen DeHart, Danny Graves, Larry McClain and the Aiken High Class of 1961. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Aiken-Augusta Swim League, PO Box 2896, Augusta, GA 30914 or to Foreman Memorial Baptist Church, 207 Smith Ave., New Ellenton, SC 29809. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC Please visit the online guestbook at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com  To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr., please visit our flower store.