Ernest A. Glasgow

Ernest A. Glasgow, Sr. of Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Ernest was born on May 12, 1925 and was the son of John and Laura (Henley) Glasgow. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was a gunner on the USS Dearborn. On April 11, 1980 he married Sandy Pitts in Allegan. During Ernest’s life he held many types of working ranging from construction, truck driving to being a pastor. He was ordained in the 1950’s. He loved to minister and teach people the Bible and being a truck driver gave him an opportunity to spread the word to many people during his life. His faith was very important to him and he was known for reading the Bible. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and traveling. When listening to music he would listen to Gospel and old country and western. He loved to cook, beans and cornbread were a family favorite. Ernest will be missed by all that knew him. He will be remembered as funny, loving, knowledgeable, social, faithful, and extremely hardworking. Ernest is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandy; eight children: Linda Gray, of Millburg; Janice (Jerry) Summerford, of Coloma; Pat (Gary) Purcell, of Coloma; Myra (David) Kelly, of Hartford; Ernest “Lucky” Glasgow, Jr, of Keeler; Brian (Tiffany) Priest, of Parchment; Summer (Dale) Smith, of Schoolcraft; and Mia Glasgow, of Kalamazoo; 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son-in-law: Russ Gray and his parents and siblings. A graveside burial with military honors will be held at a later date, Fort Custer National Cemetery. While visiting Ernest’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Those who wish may make contributions to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital and/or Mercy Ships.