Harry Glasgow

Lt. COL. Harry Edward Glasgow, SR.
Harry was born April 04, 1923 in Healdton, Oklahoma and was the son of Samuel and Zona (Brown) Glasgow. He graduated from Central High School, Oklahoma City, OK. He married Ida Faye Rowlan on September 1, 1961. The family, along with many friends, has lost a wonderful human being. His passions were being a pilot and flying airplanes, outdoor activities from fishing-and most of the time he came back with a tub full of fish, water skiing-and teaching lessons, boating, camping, golfing, watching sports of all kinds on TV, contracting, wood working, Classic Big Bands, dancing, camping, traveling, Long rifle shooting, football, track and field sports, and yard work.
Harry began his long career with the Army Air Corp, joined the Air Guard, Air National Guard Reserve, and an Engineer. At the age of 12 he was asked if he could tie down a Curtiss JN-4 biplane (known as the Jenny plane) for the pilot and he would give him a ride. He wrangled a rope, which was his father's new one, and got his first ride and was hooked for life. From that point on he set his goal and his burning desire was to fly airplanes. He decided to take all the higher math to help him obtain his goal. He became a Pilot and started flying at age 20 and served for 40 years, 30 of them as a pilot. When someone would ask him what planes he flew? He would say, "OK What Didn't I Fly!" He loved to tell his stories especially to children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, veterans, and basically anyone who wanted to listen. We all dearly loved to hear them. He was honored to fly P.O.W.'s back home. He was on the National Rifle Team, participated in the 1,000-yard open site team. He held the State record for the largest deer in 1972, 21 points. All of his training and marksmanship assisted in his hunting experiences, and there are many. Teaching grand and great grandchildren the art of gun safety. He was a Constable. He helped his dad work on building Lake Murray. In high school, he was a star athlete and almost beat Jesse Owens track record in the 100 meters. He came within 1/10 of a second. His math also helped him obtain a position as an Industrial Engineer, Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base, Mid-West City, OK. He even tutored great grandchildren. He had a brilliant mind.
Harry obtained knowledge to become a diesel mechanic by taking a home course the same time his father took it. And always scored better than his dad. This knowledge saved him on some flying missions, on truck and auto repairs.
Harry received medal's consisting of: Air Force Armed Forces Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Combat Readiness Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, VietNam Victory Medal, VietNam Campaign Medal, VietNam Service Medal, State National Guard Service Medal. Honors: Commodore of the Oklahoma Navy, 32nd Degree Mason.
Harry was a Chickasaw Native American, he learned many of his hunting, trapping, and fishing skills from his Chickasaw grandfather early in life, which he has passed on to his loving family members. He was able to provide food for his family and many that were hungry. He would barter out his skills during the great depression for survival.
He met various famous individuals during his service time: Elvis Presley-he dedicated songs to his crew while flying. But he never thought of getting an autograph, just a friend. Arnold Palmer-Wanted to hire him to be his pilot, but he had a goal career. John Wayne-Dean Martin had taken his seat and John said you have taken this gentleman's seat. He took up for Harry.

Harry is preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Zona Glasgow,
Brothers: Charlie Glasgow
Billy Glasgow
Sister: Mary Lou Smith
Granddaughter: Dorothy Glasgow

Harry is survived by Wife: Ida Faye Glasgow, Elkwood Senior Living
Daughters: Charlotte & husband Gayle Bound of the home in Blanchard, Oklahoma
Cheryl & husband Jack George, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Sons: Neil & wife Debbie Glasgow, Burns Flat, Oklahoma
Eddie & wife Verna Glasgow, Ft. Worth, Texas
Sisters: Jody Pekrul and Martha Colvin
Brother: Robert Glasgow

Grand Children: Jacob & Rosa Dudgeon, Chris & Misty Dudgeon, Rebecca Dudgeon, Riley Bound
Jarod & Crystal Schneberger, Cory & Meredith Schneberger, Kyle Glasgow,
April Glasgow, Kylie Glasgow, Chad Glasgow, Brandi & Keith Banister
Great Grandchildren: 30 with precious growing minds.

Services for Harry Edward Glasgow were held Friday, April 7, 2017, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Cordell, Oklahoma. With interment to follow at Lawnview Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home of Cordell.