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DONALD MERRITT GLASSCOCK, SR., 71, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Jackson, Missouri.
He was born to the late Gordon "Doc" and Agnes (nee Barr) Glasscock on February 9, 1954, in Florence, Alabama. During his high school years, Don achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment of which he was very proud.
Don married Jan McDonald on July 2, 1983, in Dallas, Texas; she survives.
Don had a career as a railroader for fifty-three years, working in forty-six of the fifty states. He established Ironhorse, Inc., in Ballwin, Missouri, on April 20, 1989, with his wife, Jan, and they relocated to Baldwin, Illinois, in 1995. He has been a member of the St. Louis Railway Club for thirty years and was honored as the 2016 Railroader of the Year.
In 1995, the family settled in Red Bud, Illinois. He served as a city alderman for ten years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed singing karaoke. He found pleasure in the outdoors, encompassing gardening, hunting, and working on his farm. Above all, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren.
Don had been attending St. John’s United Church of Christ in Evansville, Illinois.
Survivors:
Wife:
Jan Glasscock Red Bud, IL
3 Children:
Don “DJ” (Cindi Thompson) Glasscock, Jr. Florence, AL
Catherine Glasscock Red Bud, IL
Ryan Glasscock (Olivia Edwards) Red Bud, IL
5 Grandchildren:
Kristen, Dylan, Griffin, Blakely, and Dierks
Several Great Grandchildren, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother - Gordon
Memorial Service:
2:00 pm, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Stephen Livengood
Visitation:
Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials:
Red Bud Muskets
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278
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