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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Fred J. “Pete” Glassford, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
Pete was born January 9, 1923, in Olney, the son of Frederick Garfield and Golda Mae (Nelson) Glassford. He was united in marriage to Ruby G. Griffith on March 28, 1948, in Flora, and they shared 66 anniversaries together as husband and wife. During his early life, Pete was part of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Northern Illinois. He performed excavation work throughout his working years for Sohio Pipeline. He was a faithful member of Bloom Missionary Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, assisting with Sunday School, performing the duties of Superintendent, and where he will be remembered for sharing his singing voice many times. Hunting, fishing and reading were interests that Pete enjoyed when he was able, and he was dedicated to his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife: Ruby Glassford of Flora; 4 children: Pam (Ken) Smith of New Braunfels, Texas, Steve (Vicki) Glassford of Olney, Kevin D. Glassford of Flora, and Kim (Lisa) Glassford of Mililani, Hawaii; 5 grandchildren: Chris Glassford, Jenny (Darin) Laughlin, Meghan (Jimmy) Chamberlin, Bailey Glassford-Russell, and Morgan Glassford-Russell; 5 great-grandchildren: Liam Glassford, Kaylee Laughlin, Austin Laughlin, Maddie Everett, and Marley Chamberlin; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Gary Bruce Glassford; a granddaughter: Kacey Nichole Smith; 2 brothers: Gene and John Glassford; and 2 sisters: Susan Mack and Johannah Masters.
A funeral service for Fred J. “Pete” Glassford will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Bloom Missionary Baptist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share a condolence or memory with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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My prayers are with all of those in the Glassford family, and with my dear Uncle Pete as he passes to meet with The Lord
Ruby and Family, we pray that God be with each of you and give the strength you need during this hard time. Pete will be missed by everyone who knew him.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. It's a loss you 'll never completely get over, as you know way too well. We know his Angel, Casey was there in Heaven to meet him. You have a wonderful family to share in your memories and in the faith of our Almighty God. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Love, Bob, Jackie Andrews and family
I know your hearts are filled with sadness and pain at the passing of your cherished loved one. I pray you find strength and comfort through your faith and your memories. One of the first images that came to my mind when I heard of Pete's passing was him being met in Heaven with open arms by all his loved ones who have passed on before him, and standing at the front of that group was Gary. Father and son together again and that made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam and Family: Our hearts are heavy for y'all over your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap you in His arms and you be comforted by His peace and understanding. Your sweet dad will always be with you in your heart.
I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a great man. I always enjoyed talking with him. Prayers for your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and care as you grieve. With sincere aloha, warm thoughts to your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear about Pete. Him & Ruby were great people & kind to everyone!
So sad, prayers going out Miss Rudy and family. He was a great person ,father,grandfather, and friend. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a wonderful Sunday School teacher . He is with his heavenly father now and he is very happy. God bless all of you.
Ruby & Family: Wishing you comfort and strength in this difficult time. Pete was a good friend and neighbor to all. He loved the neighborhood kids and treated us like his own. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts, prayers and (((HUGS))) to you and your whole family. Heaven gained another Angel!!!
So sorry for your loss!
Sorry for your loss. Your family has my sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
I will miss his stories! Glory to God, for Pete has received his promise! Thoughts of comfort to the family that I have been fortunate to have shared many moments with.
So sorry for your loss. We sure will miss him.
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the Glassford family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Pete as a a sweet soft spoken Christian man. May God embrace you all and give you comfort and strength at this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayer, hugs to you you all!
What a nice man he was and will be greatly missed. Prayers and hugs your way.
Although we only Grandpa Pete a few times, the warmth we felt will never be forgotten. It sounds like he touched many lives and although the near future will be difficult, may you cherish the memories he has left behind. Praying that the family can have peace during this time. Sending lots of warm aloha ...
Love and prayers to you Pam and Ken Smith and all your family. Your dad will be greatly missed but never forgotten!
A great man will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs!
Thoughts and prayers with Kim, Kevin and Pam. You were all good neighbors and friends.
Ruby and family, I have many fond memories of living in the neighborhood and one of those was riding my bike down to your house to visit. We could always count on Pete to spoil us kids like we were his own and always had a piece of candy in his pocket for us. Those were the good old days. I speak for my whole family when I say he will be missed, but we know he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior and whole once again and for that we cannot be sad. Rev 21:4
Know that God loves you at this sad time and always. He was a fine man and admired by many. Ruby, angels are singing at his arrival.
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers....take care!!
Always enjoyed when Pete came into the shop for a "visit". We will certainly miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have lots and lots of memories spending time with him and your family. Brings smiles as I think of some of them. I know he will be missed but he had a good life, family and friends who loved him and now he is enjoying the fruits of his labor as he lived his life for the Lord! Cherish the memories and pass them down to younger generations and he will always be a part of the family and in your thoughts. May God Bless you and Comfort during this time. Love and prayers to all the family!
My sincere condolences.
Kevin and family, So sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry to hear about Pete he was a good man and a good friend. When somebody talks about being a Christian Pete is the first person I think of. He shaped my life in so many ways. I've always tried to be as good a man as he was.
So sorry for your lose to the Glassford family. Pete will be missed.
So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I remember working with your dad many summers. He sure could handle that bucket on the backhoe. Hope all else is well with you Troy
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