Douglas Monroe Glass

MONTCALM, WV---- Mr. Douglas “Doug” Monroe Glass, age, 68, of PO Box 154 Montcalm, WV went to Heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born August 30, 1940 he was the son of the late Mr. Dwight and Lorraine Riggs Glass. Doug proudly served our Country in the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, and later as a recruiter. He retired with the rank of Sgt. Major in 1980. He received several medals such as National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sharpshooter Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Meritorious Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Doug continued to work until finally retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge # 137 A.F.A.M. and a member of the Bramwell Church of Christ. Doug was a wonderful son, husband, father, and grandfather. He will surely be missed by all. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Glass and one granddaughter, Rachel Davis. Survivors include: His wife Gloria Honaker Glass of Montcalm Eight Children, Tammy Reagin and Husband Larry of Richmond VA Karen Davis and Husband Mike of Edmond City, Oklahoma Don Glass and wife Evelyn of Germanton, NC Mike Shrewsbury of Bluefield, VA Rod Shrewsbury of Bluefield, VA Jeff Shrewsbury and wife Denise of Gainesville, GA Willie Shrewsbury and wife Angela of Jonesborough, TN Jamie Shrewsbury and wife Donna of Abingdon, VA One sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Bob Saddler of Lakeland, FL 14 grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and numerous special friends. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV with Minister Paul Delida officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV where the WV Honor Guard and Mercer County Veterans Council will perform full Military rites. Friends may call Friday, July 31, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VA Voluntary Services 200 Veterans Ave Beckley, WV 25801 and the Bramwell Church of Christ. Mr. Glass’s sons will serve as Pallbearers. Elmer Schrader and Jerry Honaker will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Online Condolences may be sent to www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV is serving the Glass Family.