Coval Wayne Glass
Wayne Glass, 89, of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Wayne was born in Rosebud, Pope County, Illinois on September 11,
1928 to Truman Dale Glass and Ellen May Glass.
He graduated from Metropolis Community High School in 1947, and married
his sweetheart, Margaret Sue Bonifield at First Baptist Church in Metropolis on
February 8, 1953. They lived in the same
house together for over 6 decades, and often boasted that they never had a
fight in their lives.
Wayne worked in the trucking industry for most of his life, and
the majority of that time was spent working for his father in law at Bonifield
Brothers Truck lines. He served in the
3rd Infantry Division as a rifleman during the Korean War, where he was awarded
a Bronze Star for bravery in combat. He
was an exceptional sports player, and knew the games of football, baseball,
basketball and golf well. He used that
knowledge throughout his life to give back to young athletes, was one of the
biggest Metropolis and Massac sports fans, and became a second grandpa to many
players over the years. He was an
adamant hunter, and used the time in the field to grow close to family and
friends. Wayne also served as Sunday
School teacher and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Metropolis, where he was
very faithful.
Wayne Glass was a great husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather. He was a man of great
character and integrity, worked hard, showed the love of Christ to everyone
that he came in contact with, and was immensely proud of his family.
Wayne is survived by wife Margaret Sue Glass, son Kelly and Cathe
Glass, son David and Laurie Glass; grandchildren Toby (and Leigh) Glass, Jacob
(and Careece) Glass, Elijah Glass, Mckense Glass (and Chandler) Shepherd, and
Quincy Glass; and great-grandchildren Riley, Piper, Samuel, Ceeley, and Ella. Wayne was preceded in death by brothers Dale
Glass and Larry Glass.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, November 6, 2017
at the First Baptist Church in Metropolis. Bro. Marc Glass will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Metropolis, IL
on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Building Fund,
307 Massac Creek Road, Metropolis, Illinois 62960.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Glass, David Glass, Jacob Glass, Toby
Glass, Elijah Glass, Quincy Glass, and Jack Glass
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in
Metropolis. Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com
