Mr. Welton George Glass age 91, of Winder, Georgia died September 15, 2015. A native of Winder, GA, Mr. Glass was a resident of Bell Minor Home in Gainesville, GA. A son of the late George and Emma Sims Glass, he is preceded by his wife of 53 years Virginia Glass in 1998 and daughter Helen Faye Glass in 1948. He was a WWII US Army veteran and retired from Lockheed in 1985. Mr. Glass was a loving and devoted family man. He was Past Master of Oakdale Masonic Lodge #736 F&AM, past member of the Memorial Club, current member of Winder Lodge #333 F&AM, and a member of Austell Chapter No. 314 OES. He assisted with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Hiram Assembly #84 “IORG” during his granddaughters’ membership in the organization.
Surviving are Children, Donald and his wife Gail Glass of Dallas, GA, Sheryl and her husband Bill Elrod of Villa Rica, GA, Deborah Glass of Marietta, GA, Bonnie Glass of Oakwood, GA, five Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, at 1:00 P.M September 18, 2015 at Hebron Christian Church in Winder. Rev. Gordon Griffin will officiate. Mr. Glass will lie in state from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. at the church on Friday. Masonic graveside with military honors will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 17, from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com .