Roy Glass

Roy Glass, 81, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home.

He was born Oct. 3, 1931, in Biggers, Ark., son of Raymond H. and Nancy Hudgins Glass.

Roy was a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was principal for 21 years at Alma Schrader School. Roy was an avid Cardinals fan, and enjoyed John Wayne movies and cattle farming.

Survivors include his wife, Iverne Glass of Jackson; a son, Kevin (Ann) Glass of Bowling Green, Mo.; a daughter, Marilyn (Kevin) Perego of Ballwin, Mo.; a brother, Douglas (Yvonne) Glass of Williamsville, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Neil Glass, Kyle Glass, Kent Glass, Jeni Glass, Andy Glass, Paige Perego and Matt Perego; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ron Glass; and two brothers, Bill and Jim.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. today at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park, with full military rites.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Jackson Church of Christ or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.