Glasgow American Legion Post # 211

Post 211 will provide funeral honors for Bill Holtwick on 1 OCT at Washington Cemetery, Glasgow. William Joseph Holtwick, known to most as Bill, passed away on September 26, 2020, after losing the battle of fighting COVID-19. Bill was no stranger to large families. He was born the youngest child of Edward and Rose Schwering Holtwick on July 23 in Glasgow, Missouri in a year that will not be disclosed. Whenever Bill was asked his age he would let them know he was 39. So just ...to clear up any confusion William J. Holtwick passed away on September 26, 2020, at the age of 39 years old. He attended Saint Mary’s grade school and graduated high school from Glasgow High School. Bill served in the United States Airforce for 4 years and after discharge moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He worked at Olinkcraft as the shipping supervisor in Kansas City for several years and then was asked to move to Tulsa to fill the same role with Southwest Packaging (Currently Green Bay Packaging). In 1981, Bill met Cynthia Jones Thompson and they were married on New Year’s Eve 1983 surrounded by another large family with all the Jones and as many Belks that they could fit in one house as witnesses. Bill instantly became a father to Cynthia’s son, Jon. Bill retired from Green Bay Packaging. Bill wore many hats; Husband, Father, Supervisor, Golfing buddy, Mower of Lawns, but most importantly Papa to Braden. Mornings you could find Bill with the guys at the donut shop drinking coffee. Bill enjoyed playing golf, talking about golf & watching golf on television. Bill always enjoyed being in Glasgow to help the family with the apple harvest and rooting for his favorite teams, the Mizzou Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Bill was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Rose, Brothers and Sisters: Catherine Aholt, and husband Lawrence, Edward and wife Patricia, Raymond, Maurice and wife Jo Ann, James and wife Jane, Johnny, Margaret and Marcia. He is survived by Wife, Cynthia of Sapulpa, Son, Jon and Pepe Sanchez and Grandson Braden of Luther and the rest of those huge families that he was always so happy to be with. Bill was not a man of many words, but always enjoyed being around his family, his blood family, his married family, his golf family or the family he chose to drink coffee with every day. See more

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Post 211 provided Funeral HOnors for Wilbur Hill at Boonsboro Christian Church Cemetery. On July 14, 2020 Wilbur Lee Hill of Boonville, MO., passed away at the age of 85 years Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents Charles Avery Hill and Nettie Lee Hill. Wilbur was an only child, but he had many cousins who will miss him dearly. Wilbur was active member in the Riverside Christian Church of Boonville, Missouri. The church was an important part of his life and he was devou...tly religious. His belief in God gave him great comfort. He was always quick with a smile or a hug and the world is a better place because of his generosity. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. We all thank him and appreciate his service to our country. See more

Today, 14 MAR 2020, one of our own faithful long time members passed away. Complete obituary will be added when it is available. Obituary for Bill Cherrington, 82... July 01,1937 To March 14,2020, Visitation 6-8 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, MO Funeral Services 11 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, MO Interment Washington Cemetery - Glasgow, MO Memorials American Legion Post 211 or Glasgow United Methodist Church William Carrl Bill Cherrington, 82, of Glasgow, passed away quietly at his home, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1937 in Cooper County, Missouri, the son of M.L. and Bennie (Cason) Cherrington. Bill graduated from Glasgow High School in 1955. On July 11, 1959, he married Nettie Taylor at the Glasgow United Methodist Church. Bill was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed working outdoors. He was a lifetime member of the Glasgow United Methodist Church and the Glasgow American Legion Post 211. He served nearly twenty years in leadership roles for the church, and was also very active with the American Legion. He was instrumental in forming the local color guard which began serving local veterans’ funerals and continues today. He enjoyed speaking to local students about the history of the American flag, and developed an extensive presentation which was well received by students of all ages. In addition, he served over twenty-five years as a local MFA delegate. Bill was also an avid Glasgow Yellowjackets basketball fan. After a decorated playing career, he served as the team bus driver for many years, and kept the scorebook or ran the game clock for hundreds of games. He also served as a little league and junior Babe Ruth league baseball coach and volunteered numerous hours for local causes. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Nettie of the home; his son, Jim (Mindy) Cherrington of Columbia; his daughter, Nancy Green of La Plata; seven grandchildren, Margaret (Darren) Day, Liz (Steven) Stepanovic, Mary (Tyler) Sanders, Dave Cherrington and Will Cherrington, all of Columbia; and Neil and Ryan Green of La Plata; and three great-grandchildren; Kathryn, Charlie and Emily Day, all of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, David Carrl Cherrington. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, with Rev. Karen Alden officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery in Glasgow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Glasgow United Methodist Church or to the Glasgow American Legion Post 211.

Veterans at the Veteran’s Day program at Glasgow High School.. Post 211 presented the colors.. Front row Legion honor guard members: David Monnig, Howard McMillan, J.Y. Miller, Ken Gebhardt. John Schaffer is in the second row on left.