James Edward Glass, 89, of Russellville, passed away Aug. 9, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Franklin County.
Mr. Glass was a World War II veteran, having served in the Navy. He was a retired dairy and poultry farmer and was a member of various farmer organizations. His hobby was working. His delights were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, Russellville, with burial in Cherry Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Clinton Busler, Bo Lloyd and Johnny Richeson. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Hamilton Glass; daughters, Elizabeth Glass Daniel, Judy Glass Hart (Jim) and Kathryn Glass; his son, David Glass (Mary); his grandchildren, Jennifer Maynard (Scott), Holli Gailey (Sid), Matthew Glass (Suzanne); great-grandchildren, James Maynard, Elizabeth Maynard, Samuel Gailey, Sidney Gailey, Drake Glass; sisters, Ann Richeson, Frances Bowling; brother, Milton Davis Glass.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton G. and Fannie Glass; sisters, Susie Franks, Betty Farned, Velma Dennis and Mable Richeson; brother, William Glass.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Ronnie Glass, Sammy Farned, Jimmy Mitchell, Mitch Mitchell, Dudley Richeson, Phillip Hamilton, Jeff Glass and Leslie Sturdivant.
The family would like to express special thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Gentiva Hospice; caregivers, Faye Baker, Sue Crook and Wanda Hill.
Thanks, also, to all extended family members, neighbors and friends for their help in caring for him during his extended illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Russellville or Cherry Hill Baptist Church.
Pinkard Funeral Home Russellville will be directing.
