Lee W. Glasper

I, LEE W. GLASPER, was born on June 25, 1933, to loving parents the late Ed and Fannie Glasper in Arkansas. I accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. I recently reaffirmed my belief in the presence of Reverend Charles Whitley.Upon graduating from O’Bannon High School in New Madrid Missouri, I enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Europe, Asia and other countries, including two tours of duty in Vietnam and several bases in the United States. During my enlistment, I earned numerous citations, medals and ribbons for distinguished service: Two Air Force Commendation Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, SAEMR, and the AFOUA naming a few. After rendering more than twenty-two years of dedicated military service, I received an honorable discharge and retired in 1973.I adjusted from my military career by transitioning as a civilian under the employ of The American Tobacco Company, Hub Uniforms, and JC Penney. As an enthusiastic clothing consultant in the men’s suit department, I received honors of being salesman of the month on many occasions. I matriculated to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College where I received an Associates Degree in Restaurant Management. In August 1977, I made a commitment to Lolita Ferguson and we were united in holy matrimony.Folks have said that I was a family man with a heart of gold, giving spirit and a “bubbly” personality. I loved my family and accepted my responsibilities as a father, husband, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. I was told that I put the “S” in Superman.My heavenly Father called me to eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2005. I am survived by my devoted and loving wife, Lolita Glasper of 28 years. I was preceded in death by three siblings: Tony, Johnnie and Lois Glasper Shavers and other members of my circle who journeyed home before me. I leave to cherish precious memories my siblings: Sylvia Howard, Joe Wills (Zenobia), Beatrice Marks, (David), Eddie Mae Jones, Frances Glasper. My cherished children: Derrick Glasper, Valencia “Lennie” Glasper-Thomas (Delbert), Tracey Glasper Rinaldi (David), Gregory Glasper, Shannon Glasper Bills (Antoine), Eric Prince, (Chimelle), Merle Glasper, Brenda Tover (Gregory, Sr.), Lolita McCray (Alonza), and Zerita Crewe; my grandchildren: Christopher and Erica Glasper, Jocelyn and Delbert Thomas, Jr., Anthony, Andrew, Michael, and Ahnna Rinaldi, Ahmiya and Antoine Bills, Jr., Jasaun, LaTonya Tolver, Gregory Tolver, Jr., Tredale Tolver, Porsche and Asia McCray, Ricky Freeman and DaShauna Crewe; great-grandchildren: Dasiane Kershaw and Jaylen Tolver, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends including Bert Forbes; the devoted mothers of my children: Joyce Glasper, Kathryn Glasper, Nancy Prince and Elsie Wakefield; thoughtful neighbors and extended gratitude to the Bahai Community the religious family of my wife.

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Lee W. Glasper

June 25, 1933 - November 19, 2005