SHARPTOWN - Samuel Charles Glasgow died peacefully Thursday, Jun. 29, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born Jul. 2, 1927, in Riverton, he was the son of the late Clarence Glasgow and Sadie Boston Glasgow.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and for 34 years worked as a truck driver for Glasgow and Davis, hauling for Perdue Farms. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Dor-Wic American Legion Post 218 in Sharptown, and Roelma Lodge 206 AF&AM.
"Charlie," as he was known to his friends, loved to tell a good joke and his laugh and good humor was what made him so loved by all.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Glasgow, whom he married on Feb. 17, 1947; four daughters, Bonnie Hill of Dagsboro, Linda Dege of Woodland, Patricia Glasgow of Sharptown, and Valerie Benjamin of Sharptown; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Private interment will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jul. 7, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Sharptown, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Terry Bernard will officiate. A dinner will be served at the church community center following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury MD 21802.
Arrangements are in the care of Zeller Funeral Home in East New Market.