Donald Lee Glass, Sr., age 82, of Keymar, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Born November 19, 1931 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the last and youngest son of the late Ellis R. and Florence (Thompson) Glass. He was predeceased by his wife, A. Louise (Wetzel) Glass, who passed on the same day, February 12th in 1976.
He had a soft big heart and enjoyed helping others, taking care of family and friends, was an organ donor, and was a blood donor until no longer able. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army 86th Division. He was a member of the American Legion, Hesson Snider Post 120 Taneytown, and a member of the Teamsters Union. He retired from Hahn Transportation and also worked part time for Merring Transportation after retiring. He started life as a farmer and in retirement his favorite past time was still gardening and growing things. He also liked spending time at local auctions and hob-knobbing with other old timers.
Surviving are his long-time companion Esther “Becky” King of Keymar; son, Donald L. Glass, Jr. of Keymar; daughters, Kim L. Glass Johnson of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Brenda L. Glass of Westminster, and Susan L. Glass of Keymar; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7:30 p.m. at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. Interment will be held at a later date in Friends Creek Cemetery near Emmitsburg.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tribute Giving, 8400 Silver Crossing, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.
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Born November 19, 1931 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he was the last and youngest son of the late Ellis R. and Florence (Thompson) Glass. He was predeceased by his wife, A. Louise (Wetzel) Glass, who passed on the same day, February 12th in 1976.
He had a soft big heart and enjoyed helping others, taking care of family and friends, was an organ donor, and was a blood donor until no longer able. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army 86th Division. He was a member of the American Legion, Hesson Snider Post 120 Taneytown, and a member of the Teamsters Union. He retired from Hahn Transportation and also worked part time for Merring Transportation after retiring. He started life as a farmer and in retirement his favorite past time was still gardening and growing things. He also liked spending time at local auctions and hob-knobbing with other old timers.
Surviving are his long-time companion Esther “Becky” King of Keymar; son, Donald L. Glass, Jr. of Keymar; daughters, Kim L. Glass Johnson of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Brenda L. Glass of Westminster, and Susan L. Glass of Keymar; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7:30 p.m. at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. Interment will be held at a later date in Friends Creek Cemetery near Emmitsburg.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tribute Giving, 8400 Silver Crossing, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.