Woodrow Raymond "Woody" Glasson March 28, 1917 - July 11, 2006 Woodrow Raymond Woody Glasson, 89, of 27th Street died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home. Mr. Glasson was a former resident of Indianapolis but lived most of his life in Columbus. He was a graduate of Columbus High School and 10 years of correspondence schools. He served with the Navy aboard the USS President Hayes during World War II and was part of the first offensive landing at Guadalcanal. He was recommended to a commission known as a Mustang officer, LT. JG. USN, and wrote and published a book, Attack Transport" WWII in the Pacific. He worked in engineering design and application with Reeves Pulley Co. for 45 years, was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, and was proud that his genealogy showed he was a descendant of Benjamin Franklin. Born in Seymour March 28, 1917, Mr. Glasson was the son of Raymond and Vivian Margaret Kennedy Glasson. He married M. Jean Miller July 15, 1944. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Donna Jean (John) Fasick of Columbus; grandchildren, Mark S. McClintic of Columbus, Michelle (Lou) Calcagni of Rhode Island and John (Laura) Fasick III of New York; great-grandchildren, Eric S. McClintic and Milena G. Calcagni; a sister, Josephine Cox of Columbus; and extended family, Tammy (Tracy) Meek, Teah and Ryan Meek, and Alex (John Fasick III) of New York. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Marian Glasson. Funeral Information FUNERAL: A private graveside military service conducted by the Bartholomew County Veterans Color Guard is planned at Garland Brook Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Yeaton officiating. Donations Information MEMORIALS: donors choice of charities. DirectionsVisitation:  Need Directions?Cemetery:  Garland Brook Cemetery

Woodrow Raymond "Woody" Glasson March 28, 1917 - July 11, 2006 Woodrow Raymond Woody Glasson, 89, of 27th Street died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home. Mr. Glasson was a former resident of Indianapolis but lived most of his life in Columbus. He was a graduate of Columbus High School and 10 years of correspondence schools. He served with the Navy aboard the USS President Hayes during World War II and was part of the first offensive landing at Guadalcanal. He was recommended to a commission known as a Mustang officer, LT. JG. USN, and wrote and published a book, Attack Transport" WWII in the Pacific. He worked in engineering design and application with Reeves Pulley Co. for 45 years, was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, and was proud that his genealogy showed he was a descendant of Benjamin Franklin. Born in Seymour March 28, 1917, Mr. Glasson was the son of Raymond and Vivian Margaret Kennedy Glasson. He married M. Jean Miller July 15, 1944. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Donna Jean (John) Fasick of Columbus; grandchildren, Mark S. McClintic of Columbus, Michelle (Lou) Calcagni of Rhode Island and John (Laura) Fasick III of New York; great-grandchildren, Eric S. McClintic and Milena G. Calcagni; a sister, Josephine Cox of Columbus; and extended family, Tammy (Tracy) Meek, Teah and Ryan Meek, and Alex (John Fasick III) of New York. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Marian Glasson. Funeral Information FUNERAL: A private graveside military service conducted by the Bartholomew County Veterans Color Guard is planned at Garland Brook Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Yeaton officiating. Donations Information MEMORIALS: donors choice of charities. DirectionsVisitation:  Need Directions?Cemetery:  Garland Brook Cemetery