Glasscock, Albert “Dick”

Albert R. “Dick” Glasscock age76, of Springfield, IL passed away on November 19, 2009 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL.

Survived bySpouse : Amy Daughter : Carol ( Ron) Woodrum of Athens

Grandsons : James (Jennifer) Woodrum Andrew ( Amy) Woodrum

Timothy (Valerie) Woodrum Great-granddaughters : LeAnna, Alli, Kailey, Reese, Makayla,

Alexandra and Teagan

Brothers : Duane (Kay) Glasscock of Seattle, WA

Loren (Pat) Glasscock of Oreana

Lovell ( Merl) Glasscock of Burleson, TX

Kenneth (Chris) Glasscock of Indianapolis, IN

Several Nieces & Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Glasscock was born June 12, 1933 on the family farm in rural Springfield the son of Bert and Gladys Terry Glasscock.

He married Anna M. “Amy” Simpson on December 30, 1955.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Berdine Glasscock Soenksen and two brothers Charles and Jonathan Glasscock.

Dick graduated from Athens High School in 1951 and attended Springfield College of IL and Lincoln Land Community College.

Dick worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk in Springfield prior to his retirement and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member the Sherman United Methodist Church, American Legion and V.F.W. and former member of the Elks Club and Postal Clerks Union.

He enjoyed wintering in Florida, traveling, fishing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday November 23, 2009 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. and where funeral services will be held Tuesday November 24, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.

Rev. Mike Pennell will be officiating. Burial will be at Indian Point Cemetery Memorials: Sherman United Methodist Church, Athens Volunteer Fire Department or Charity of Choice.