William Edward "Ed" Glawson
October 11, 1941 ~ February 4, 2023
William Edward “Ed” Glawson, 81, of Holts Summit, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Ed was born on October 11, 1941, in St. James, Missouri to Norman and Willetta “Bea” (Hines) Glawson.
He was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and attended two years of college in Kansas City.
He was united in marriage on May 13, 1989, in Westphalia, Missouri, to Genny R. (Kempker) Baker who survives.
Ed served his country with the United States Air Force from 1961-1969 during which time he served in Vietnam. He also served in the United States Army from 1973-1994.
Following his honorable discharge from the military, Ed worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.
He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit; the Moolah Shriners; past president of the Capital Shrine Club; the Fulton Masonic Lodge #48, AF & AM; the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #43 AF & AM; and the local retired military groups.
Survivors include his wife, Genny Glawson, Holts Summit; two children, Gregory (Joanne) Glawson, St. Joseph, MO; and Pamela (Robert) Glawson-Songer, Overland Park, KS; four stepchildren, Steven (Carolyn) Baker, Russellville; Ronald (Theresa) Baker, Russellville; Rebecca (Cliff) Swanson, Holts Summit; and Peggy (Jeff) Thoenen, Springfield; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gary Gordon.
Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit. A Masonic Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor L.P. Cook officiating.
Burial with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to Central Missouri Honor Flight, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or Union Hill Baptist Church.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Ed was a very good man
Genny and family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for healing
Dear Aunt Genny And family,
So very sorry for the loss of Uncle Ed.We always enjoyed talking to him. We also loved his jokes. He was a great guy is gonna be missed . Hate saying good by to such a loved one in our family. Will always be loved and have a special place in our heart and will be missed.Take care of that special lady aunt Jenny. Love ya always Peggy and Bill Kempker and families.
Aunt Genny so sorry for your loss. Ed was a special man fun to talk to, he will be missed. Take care of yourself we worry about you. Prayer sending your way and family.
Genny, Harold and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was a special friend and we miss him. We will always remember our fun times with him and your family—especially the card and domino games as well as our travel adventures.
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I have this picture of Ed with my deceased brother Arden Balty at wheel of Ed’s boat on a cool Spring weekend jugging for blue cats. The others all know who they are. Ed was deeply loved by us all and will be missed oh, so much! So many dear friends and family grieve at Ed’s passing. Some folks might remember the “Glawsonary” and Ed’s Penguin walk that had our girls in stitches. He took us to feed the fish at Truman Dam and the girls were impressed at how many and big they were. I wonder if he is just fishing with Arden. That’s where Arden said he was going when he passed. Well Bro, your fishing buddy is there too and we know y’all are living it up. We praise and thank God that you were part of our life. Rest in peace, Soldier. You earned it.
Genny,
I am very sorry for your loss of Ed. I am also very sad for the loss of his friendship. As you know Ed and I worked closely together for many years in military service and I have great memories of that time with him. His positive attitude and hard work always made the work bearable, memorable, and successful. He will be missed by many here on his Earthly home but we can be comforted to know that he will be welcomed with open arms by the Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him forever and ever. Amen