John E. Glasgow Sr.

age 77, of Bessemer, AL passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. Mr. Glasgow was a member of Morgan United Methodist Church. He retired from the Bessemer Fire Department after 30 plus years of service. He helped build the John E. Glasgow Baseball Park in Greenwood, and was also very active in Dixie Youth Baseball. Mr. Glasgow was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Glasgow; his parents, Albert and Helen Glasgow; his brother, Albert Glasgow and his sister, Julia Simpson. He is survived by his former wife, Rose Glasgow; his sons, John E. (Darlene) Glasgow, Jr., Chuck (Kim) Glasgow, Mike (Debbie) Glasgow, Chris (Amy) Glasgow, and Zac Glasgow; his grandchildren, Steven, Amber, Kristen, Hannah, Jennifer and Madison; his brother, Jim (Margaret) Glasgow; his sister, Mary Cooley; his in-laws, Sylvia Blackerby, and Tish (Kevin) Smith; several nieces, nephews, extended loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Morgan United Methodist Church with burial in South Crest Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Perry Duffey will be officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donation be made to the Zachary O. Glasgow Trust Fund at Regions Bank Savings Account #0112870900. Online condolences may be sent to wwwbessemerbrownfh.com