GLASSCOCK,

Rommie Durwood Glasscock, Jr., 81, of Victoria, Va. joined his family in Heaven on March 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rommie D. and Martha C. Glasscock; his brother, William Edward Glasscock and his sister Lucile G. Cristo. He was the loving husband of the late Emily Bomar Glasscock.  He is survived by his children, Mechelle G. Stone and  R.D. “Chip” Glaasscock, III (April); three grandchildren, Sarah Meghan Pearce, Lindsey Caitlyn Glasscock and Zachary Daniel Glasscock and great-grandson, Elijah Jordan Pearce. Durwood graduated from Victoria High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  He started work with the Virginian Railroad and retired from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad as a conductor. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and devoted family man. He will be missed by all. The family will receive friends Thursday March 28, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11AM in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to Victoria Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1419 Victoria, Va. 23974. Online condolences may be sent at www.staplesfh.com