Wes Glisson Richmond VA Obituary, Wes Glisson, Owner of What Next LLC in Wilmington, NC, Dies

The community of Wilmington, North Carolina, and those who knew and loved Wesley “Wes” Glisson are mourning the heartbreaking loss of a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend.

Wes, who was originally from Richmond, Virginia, and made his home in Wilmington, NC, passed away recently, leaving behind an immeasurable void in the hearts of his family and friends. He was the beloved owner of What Next LLC, a business he had poured his heart into, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to helping others achieve success.

Wes’s passing has left his loved ones shattered. In a heartfelt message shared by his grieving family, the pain of the loss is palpable: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us. My heart is shattered into a million pieces. Shaking as I type this. Will get back to everyone as soon as I can stop crying.

Don’t know how I will ever go forward. Please pray for all of us, especially Wes Glisson’s wife Rachael, his three children, and his brother Woody. All he wanted was to be a Dad and he was the best! What will my babies do without him? I will forever miss his voice, laughter, and everything about him.”

Wes was known for being a kindhearted, hardworking, and endlessly devoted man. Above all, he was a family man, whose proudest role in life was being a father to his three children.

Friends and loved ones describe him as someone whose energy could light up any room, whose laughter was infectious, and whose dedication to his loved ones was unmatched. He adored his wife, Rachael, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and shared dreams.

For those who knew his mother, Janet “Grannie Getwell” Glisson, from her years in radio, the loss has been particularly devastating. A close family friend shared: “For my radio family that worked with Janet ‘Grannie Getwell’ Glisson, she needs you to hold her up right now as she lost her son Wesley this past week. I was with her at the hospital while she was in labor with Wes 39 years ago, and this just broke my heart.” The outpouring of support from family, colleagues, and friends reflects just how deeply Wes touched the lives of everyone around him.

Professionally, Wes built an impressive career through hard work and genuine connection. He served as Owner of What Next LLC in Wilmington, where he focused on business relationship management and growth. Before that, he worked as an Account Manager at Yardnique, Inc. and Edge Landscaping, where his colleagues admired his leadership and strategic thinking.

Wes also spent over four years as a Senior Account Executive at Untappd, Inc., a global social network for beer enthusiasts. There, he played a vital role in connecting breweries and beer lovers worldwide, demonstrating his passion for relationship building and business innovation.

Those who worked with Wes remember him not just for his professional accomplishments, but for his warmth, humor, and genuine personality. He was someone who led by example—honest, hardworking, and always willing to help others rise with him.

As friends, family, and colleagues continue to process this devastating loss, they remember Wes not for how he died, but for how he lived—with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to those who mattered most.

He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and deep affection that will live on through his wife Rachael, his children, his brother Woody, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Wes Glisson’s memory will forever remain a guiding light for those he loved—a reminder to live fully, love deeply, and cherish every moment.