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Edwin Hardin "Scotty" Glazener

1946 - 2021

Edwin Hardin "Scotty" Glazener obituary, 1946-2021, Danville, VA

BORN

1946

DIED

2021

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Townes Funeral Home & Crematory - Danville

215 West Main Street

Danville, Virginia

Edwin Glazener Obituary

Edwin Hardin "Scotty" Glazener

Edwin Hardin "Scotty" Glazener passed away on Monday evening, February 1, 2021, at SOVAH, Danville, Va.

He was born on December 23, 1946 in Farmville, Va. and grew up in Chase City, Va. He was the son of the late Joseph Roy Glazener and Vista Baxter Glazener.

Scotty is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rachel Hill Glazener; a daughter, Amy Wehner and husband, Roger of Birmingham, Ala.; a son, Mark Glazener of Manassas, Va.; a sister, Grace Glazener of San Antonio, Fla.; a very special sister-in-law, Ruth Parker of Danville; two brothers-in-law David Hill and wife, Nancy of Dry Fork, Va. and Tim Hill and wife, Lisa of Hartsville, Tenn.; two nieces, Cheryl Mourer of San Antonio, Fla. and Michelle Chevalier and husband, Kevin of Biloxi, Miss.; two great-nephews, Matthew DiSalvo of Houston, Texas and Spencer Chevalier of Biloxi, Miss. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a niece, Deidre Parker DiSalvo.

In 1965, Scotty moved to Danville to attend and later graduate from Danville Technical Institute (DTI). He was employed by Wyatt Buick Sales Company for over 40 years retiring in 2008.

After retirement, he went to work part-time with American National Bank where he was working at the time of his death.

He was a member of the Virginia National Guard for over 30 years retiring in 2004 as Command Sergeant Major and was a 50 member of Morotock Masonic Lodge. Scotty was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Reverend Bob Yeaman officiating. Burial with military honors presented by the Virginia Army National Guard will follow in Highland Burial Park.

Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Glazener family. Please sign the guestbook on-line at www.townesfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Feb. 3, 2021.

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Terry Harris

February 4, 2021

One of my best memories of my year as DDGM in 2010 was meeting and becoming friends with Scotty. RIP brother - you will be greatly missed.

Roger D. Williams

February 3, 2021

Please accept my condolences on Edwin's passing. Edwin drove my school bus, was a member of Black Branch Baptist Church and a great friend to all. I fondly recall camping trips with Edwin and others from our church group.

Dana and Max Glass

February 3, 2021

Rachel...so sorry to see in paper that Scotty passed away. Know you are heartbroken. Scotty always seemed to have fun no matter what he was doing. Our sincere sympathy.

Joan and Steve Bradford

February 3, 2021

Rachel, Amy, Mark and family, we cannot begin to say how very sorry we are to learn of Scott's passing. He always made going to get the car looked at a quick and painless experience. He was also in the Guard while Steve was in. Please know we are thinking and praying for you all. He left us much too soon.

Melvina Wright

February 3, 2021

Grace I´m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.

Barbara Hall

February 3, 2021

Rachel, I can´t begin to tell you how sorry I am to see of Scotty´s passing. I will never forget the years he took care of my car at Wyatt Buick. A fine gentleman!!!

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Kitty Adkins

February 3, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences. I have good memories of your family from the Townes Lea days.

Donald Dockery....doc

February 3, 2021

Knew scotty many years ago when we lived a green grove apts.always had a smile on his face..my prayers are with the family and friends..tyvm for your time in the service.not gonna say by..but ill say SEE YOU LATER..

Kathy Floyd

February 3, 2021

Sending prayers to the family. My son , Timothy grew up with Mark and were close friends. So sorry for your loss.

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