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James Glass Obituary
James Lee Glass, 56, of Faber died Friday August 12, 2011 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
He was born on October 23, 1954, in Charlottesville, the son of Alice Wingfield Glass Bickers of Keswick and the late Marion Lee Glass.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Keswick and retired from MicroAire Corp. as a Polisher with over 15 years of service. In earlier years he was a Polisher for Waynesboro Metal Crafters as well.
Besides his mother, Alice, he is survived by his stepfather, Hoover Bickers. Others surviving James are his son, Lee Glass and wife, Carol; three sisters, Susan G. McDaniel and husband, Tommy, Liz G. Nay and fiance, Roland Micklem, and Martha G. Vest and fiance, Ricky Kidd; three grandchildren, Katelin, Brandon and Justin; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the Glass family cemetery in Faber with the Reverend Cliff Waller officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Michael Hale & Family
August 16, 2011
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Tina Brimacombe
August 16, 2011
In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Person. James Lee, we will Love and Miss you.
Tina, Doug and Matthew
Hugh Spinks
August 16, 2011
To all of James family and friends.I was so sorry to hear about his passing away.I worked with him for many years.He was a great person and a great worker.We will all miss him at Microaire.
LaValla Coleman
August 16, 2011
To Lee Glass and Family:
It is with great sadness that I receive this news. I am very sorry for your family's loss and I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you all. May God's goodness and mercy be of comfort during this difficult time. Keep the precious memory of your Dad close to your heart. Peace and Blessings to you all.
VDOT Co-Worker (from Boyd Tavern AHQ)
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Mancon
August 16, 2011
To Lee and family, We are sorry for your loss of your father.May God bless you and your family.
Martha Smith
August 15, 2011
To the Glass families: I am so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his loving arms around you to comfort you. Cherish the memories you all have of James Lee & he will live in your hearts forever. May God bless you all.
SCOTT WOODY
August 15, 2011
To Lee and family, a Father, brother,son,daughter, mother or sister is a hard thing to loose they are kind, loving, our heart and our souls and can never be replaced. Remember your time spent with him and cherish it, for it will last your lifetime, look back on it and remember he raised his son as he was and allways follow what feels to be right in your heart and you will never let him down.
Your Friend Scott Woody
Tommy Payne
August 15, 2011
To Lee and all the family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know these are tough times but you must keep you head up and remember all the good times! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Tommy Payne
Lindsey Farrar
August 14, 2011
Rest in Peace James Lee "Papa". I know I didn't get to know you to well, but I know you will be greatly missed and thanks for the memories you have left me with plus a GREAT son to you and a soon to be father-in-law to me... Love you. Go rest high on that glorious mountain - "your soon to be grand-daughter- in law!"
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