2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. David was born in New Liberty, Mo., on September 2, 1935, the son of the late Marvin and Myrtle Glass.David's career in business and Major League Baseball is truly legendary, but those who knew him best knew that his number one priority throughout his entire life was his love and commitment to his family.David is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Ann as he fondly called her; son Don Glass and his wife Tammie and grandson Darian; son Dan Glass and his wife Penny and grandchildren Dayne, Danielle, Audrey, Autumn and Weston; daughter Dayna Martz and her husband Phil and grandchildren Kyle, Cameron and MacKenzie; and 12 great-grandchildren. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, Look man. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allen and Marnoceta Thomas. David Glass's passing at the age of 87 on Saturday, June 11, 2022 has been publicly announced by Bolyard Funeral Home & Cremations in Newburg, WV. Due to his authentic humility, we think David Glass may be the most under-appreciated CEO in the history of business," said Doug McMillon, the current president and CEO of Walmart. In the first 13 years under Glass' ownership, Kansas City endured 12 losing seasons, including a franchise-worst 106 losses in 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chans Hospice or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Glass left the company in 1968 and worked for two other companies until 1976, when Walmart founder Sam Walter recruited him to be his company's chief financial officer. David Dayne Glass, 84, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, January 9, from complications associated with pneumonia. Its been a fantastic ride, and I want to thank our great fans for supporting us through the years., Gary Starkweather, inventor of the laser printer, dies at 81, Ralph Earle II, arms control expert and SALT II negotiator, dies at 91, Harold Burson, public relations giant often called upon during a crisis, dies at 98. He shared his passion for hunting and fishing with family and friends both at his beloved Ridge Association camp in Sangerville, Maine, and the North Maine Woods. I do hope to see you soon and get our son's together. (LogOut/ Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lauterburgoehler.com for the Glass family. NORTH PORT, Fla. - David Roy Glass, 66, of North Port, Florida passed away on November 30, 2022, surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. We weren't expecting to get this news this early in 2020, that's for sure, Moore said. The Royals came down from that high point and over the last two seasons have lost a total of 207 games. Following the memorial visitation, guests are invited to partake in a celebration of life at a venue near downtown Brunswick. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. For more information: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article239406338.html, Follow me on Twitter: @rip_mlbFollow me on Instagram: @rip_mlbFollow me on Facebook: ripbaseballSupport RIP Baseball, I am a professional journalist with a deep and abiding love of baseball and music. He served in the Army after high school and later graduated from what . Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. My heart goes out to you Kathy and your children. He will be deeply missed.". Former Florida Gov. But Moore developed the farm system that brought young stars like Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas and the late Yordano Ventura to the majors. The strength and grace with which David and the entire Glass family met ALS head on is a testament to their faith. Glass was born in Mountain, View, Missouri, and joined the U.S. Army after he was graduated from high school. His childhood was spent living in both Calais and Farmington, Maine. He served as caretaker of the organization until April 2000, when he purchased sole ownership for $96 million a strong bid at the time. Here is David Glass's obituary. He was a fine young man; and judging from his obituary, he grew into a wonderful adult as well. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Search by Name. Of the 17 Royals who appeared in the clinching game, seven were signed and developed by the team, including starters Eric Hosmer, Moustakas, Salvador Perez and Gordon. His Royals won a World Series. Login. OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY: He served on and led several Major League Baseball committees to better our game. David Glass, Walmart Boss and K.C. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. He was predeceased by : his parents, Marvin Glass and Myrtle Glass. I'm not going to stop enjoying baseball. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. All Rights Reserved. Anyone can read what you share. You are such a truly sweet person and I am so sad for your family. Benton County Funeral Home They did not say where he died. After a short illness, peacefully at home on 12th February 2023, aged 86 years. Ewing Kauffman, the founding owner, died in 1993. Glass owned the team from April 2000 until last November, when he sold the team to John Sherman, then a minority owner of the Indians, and a consortium of local investors reportedly for more than $1 billion. After graduating from Calais Memorial High School in 1974, he joined the Navy. I was so moved by you the first time I met you last summer. May he rest in peace. Myrtle Ina Glass was born May 21, 1914 in Shannon County, Missouri, the daughter of James B. and Clementine (Allen) VanWinkle. 306 N. 4th Street, Rogers, AR Glass was active within Major League Baseball during his time as owner, serving on a variety of committees. He showed up to Kauffman Stadium several times late in the season, watching the Royals with the same boyhood fascination as always. David was born on September 27th, 1956 in Meriden, CT; the son of Donald and Doris Glass. Those who worked closely with David were also frequently reminded that "retail is detail" and that you always have to think like the customer.David was honored with numerous retail and business awards over the years, including being named "most admired CEO" in 1993 by Fortune Magazine, and was inducted into the Retail Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.A lifelong baseball fan starting as a child when he followed the St, Louis Cardinals, David dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. Mr. Glass paid $96 million for the franchise in 2000 (the equivalent of about $146 million today) and sold it last fall for $1 billion. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The family said a memorial will be held Jan. 27 at Northwest Arkansas Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, Arkansas. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. ", "I will never forget the thrill of seeing over 800,000 people of this community come together on one sunny November day to salute the newly crowned world champions. David joined the Army and graduated in 1960 from what is now Missouri State University with a degree in business. Glass vowed to build the organization the right way, and he gave Moore the resources and responsibility to accomplish that objective. David Dayne Glass, 84, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, January 9, from complications associated with pneumonia. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. David was born on September. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. I came to understand he owner a baseball team for all the right reasons. Bliley's Funeral Home - Central Chapel, Richmond, Va., and McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C., will be serving the Glass family. Prior to leaving Greenville, S.C., he was a member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend Davids Memorial Visitation which will be held at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.in Brunswick, ME on Saturday, December 17th from 2 to 3:30PM. Glass was elected to the board of the Hall of Fame, too. That could not have sat well with Glass, who said after taking over the team, I despise losing. I promise to keep the entire Glass family in my thoughts and prayers. His childhood was spent living in both Calais and Farmington, Maine. Following the memorial visitation, guests are invited to partake in a celebration of life at a venue near downtown Brunswick.

. David E. Glass, 93 of Arlington Heights was born August 2, 1929 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Jessie and Virginia (Sprouse) Glass and passed away September 12, 2022. He told people he soon realized he was too slow and couldn't hit the ball very well and thought he better find another profession. Over the next 12 years, he led the company through a period of dramatic growth. If you know of an upcoming event for David Glass, please add one. "Personally, I will be forever indebted to David for reaching out to offer the generational opportunity to be part of this proud and storied franchise," added Sherman. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas City Royals for nearly two decades before selling the franchise last fall, died last week of complications from pneumonia. His childhood was spent living in both Calais and Farmington, Maine. Many thoughts and prayers are with his family. He thought about it, and decided this is something he wanted to do.. These linked Walmart headquarters with stores and suppliers, enabling the company to expand from being a regional retailer to a global one. (LogOut/ He later served as vice president for Consumers Discount Markets in the 1970s. Royals Owner, Dies at 84 He introduced selling groceries alongside general merchandise in Supercenters, positioning Walmart to compete with Amazon today. I was totally shocked, although I know I should not have been with a terrible disease like ALS. Glass continued to take on a bigger role with the company until 1988, when he was named president and CEO of the retail giant. Most significantly, he helped introduce the sale of grocery items alongside general merchandise in Walmart Supercenters. Regardless of how he was perceived by the public, Glass always had the unwavering support of Moore and Ned Yost, his longtime manager. Many fans also viewed Mr. Glass as an absentee owner more committed to Arkansas, where he lived, than to Kansas City. The Royals endured several 100-loss seasons and became known for trading away talented players while refusing to sign notable free agents. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. David was the owner and operator of Colonial Drafting, LLC. Glass continued that enjoyment even after he agreed to sell the franchise. Kathy, I had been thinking about your family all weekend prior to your husband's passing and kept looking at the sweet necklaces I had bought from your daughter. His smile and laugh were contagious, putting everyone he met at ease. The two stayed in touch, and Mr. Walton recruited him to be the companys chief financial officer in 1976. WILLIAM GLASS OBITUARY. He served in the Army after high school and later graduated from what is now Missouri State University. One of his few encounters with the news the media was a disastrous appearance on NBCs newsmagazine Dateline in 1992. An illustration of a horizontal line over an up pointing arrow. It was announced that Glass died on January 9 at the age of 84. When we lost my dad, David provided a steady, visionary hand the company needed to lead it forward, former Walmart chairman Rob Walton said. His. Although the team won two American League pennants and a World Series trophy under his ownership, Mr. Glass was berated for years by the teams fans for his notoriously frugal ways. Im not going to stop enjoying baseball. He spent the remainder of his professional career as an Electrical Engineer in Bath ME, both at BIW and most recently with the Department of Defense Sup Ship. According to Business Wire, Glass passed away from complications associated with pneumonia. He owned the team from 2000 until November, 2019. To leave a note or share a memory, please visit http://www.brackettfh.com. But the team won the title the next year against the Mets. He had a donkey ride out in the parking lot. Daves other lifelong passion was golf. Like me I know we all wish and pray for a cure for this monster . Davids favorite memories from adolescence were times spent at his grandparents farm in Rollingdam, New Brunswick. The hard part was when all of you [media] beat up on us all the time because we wouldnt have the shortcut strategy, Glass said after the final win. Our thoughts and prayers are with his very special family.". Graveside service and interment will be Monday, September 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. Enter your email and password to access comments. Not a subscriber? David's greatest joys were his family, his friends and his beloved Clemson Tigers. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, the former Ruth Roberts; three children; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. I was one of David's teachers at First Baptist School in Charleston. Even as his health declined last year, Mr. Glass continued to attend Royals games. He did so with a deep sense of humility while maintaining the values and principles dad founded the company on. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. The move positioned Walmart to become the largest seller of groceries in the United States and, according to Forbes, has helped it hold the edge over Amazon, the worlds biggest online store, for the title of worlds largest retailer ranked by sales. During his ownership of the Royals, Glass served on key MLB committees. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Glass to pay them a last tribute. And he understood that was going to require patience and time, Moore said in 2014. He not only kept the team in Kansas City after the death of founder Ewing Kauffman, but he helped bring a World Series championship to town after a 30-year absence. Mr. Glass continued to take on a bigger role with the company until 1988, when he was named president and chief executive of the retail giant. Rest in peace, Dave. His ALWAYS up beat attitude was and is an inspiration. He was 84 years old. In Kansas City, Mr. Glass helped keep the Royals franchise from leaving the city after the death of founding owner Ewing Kauffman in 1993. He always had a good time with his family.David and his family have been supportive of numerous charitable causes and organizations throughout the years, including his alma mater Missouri State University. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He was the husband of Debra "Debbie" Brown Glass for 45 years. After leaving the Army David earned a business degree from Southwest Missouri State University, now named Missouri State University, in Springfield, Mo.Upon graduation David began his first career, a career in retail, in 1960 with Crank Drug Company in Springfield. Hold tight to your memories for comfort, may the love of those around you help your family in the days ahead. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Mr. Glass married Ruth Ann Roberts, who survives him, in 1956. DAVID GLASS OBITUARY Celebration of Life services for David William Glass, 68, Desoto, will happen at a later date. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The Commanders used the franchise tag on Daron Payne. Use the form below to reset your password. Mr. Glasss declining health increased the urgency to sell the club this past fall. The turning point came when Glass hired Dayton Moore as the teams general manager and Kevin Uhlich as vice president of business in May 2006. Suggested Ministry Donations: http://www.constructionofhope.org. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. David was born in New Liberty, Mo., on September 2, 1935, the son of the. Little did we know then the monumental impact he would have on us and the retail industry. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Glass to pay them a last tribute. All donations pay for website/research expanses. He would come in our office with a smile on his face no matter what kind of day he was having. Glass helped to keep the franchise in Kansas City following the death of founding owner Ewing Kauffman in 1993. David Glass at a Wal-Mart warehouse in the early 1990s. "Like so many Kansas Citians, I am deeply saddened by the news of David's passing," said the new owner Sherman, in a statement released by the team. He also enjoyed attending Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Glen Allen, Va., with his family. David Dayne Glass was born Sept. 2, 1935, on a farm in Oregon County, Mo., and grew up in the small town of Mountain View, Mo. Mr. Glass served as caretaker of the organization until April 2000, when he purchased sole ownership for $96million. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Sign up to get local obituaries delivered to your inbox each morning from Tuesday through Sunday. David loved the woods, the water, and most especially his family. Subscribers, please login. He did so with a deep sense of humility while maintaining the values and principles dad founded the company on," former Walmart chairman Rob Walton said. Glass, a Missouri native who made his fortune as a Wal-Mart executive, originally purchased the club from the estate of Ewing Kauffman for $96 million. Glass said told The Associated Press one September afternoon, leaning over the dugout during batting practice. We were going to stay disciplined and focused on that mission and that directive that Mr. Glass had so well defined for us.. He is predeceased by his parents, Doris and Donald Glass, formerly of Calais, ME. Upon the death of Kansas City Royals owner, Ewing Kauffman, he was appointed interim Chairman and CEO of the Royals. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David G. Bermingham to pay them a last tribute. He had a quick wit and a quite sense of humor that always had you laughing or on guard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was 84. David Glass was one of the good ones! We are very sorry for your loss. Davids knowledge of the grocery industry, his financial acumen, and his embrace of technology were invaluable as we rapidly grew the business. During his ownership of the Royals, Mr. Glass served on several key Major League Baseball committees, including its executive council. He always found time for his wife and children. "On behalf of the entire ownership group, I want to express deepest gratitude to the heart of a man who carefully placed a treasure in the hands of Kansas Citians. David is also survived by his extended family, Dr. Sandy Powell, Gerry Powell and Jeff and Mandy Powell. Updated January 17, 2020 9:07 PM. All rights reserved. I thank him continually for giving me a chance at Centex of which has lead to 6 great years at HHHunt. RIP to David Glass, the former owner of the Kansas City Royals. He loved attending Clemson football games and NASCAR races. He had been dealing with health issues for some time. David Glass, the former owner of the Kansas City Royals died last week, the team confirmed Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the DC/MD/VA Chapter of the ALS Association, 2807 N. Parham Rd., Suite 101, Richmond, Va. 23294. All are welcome to attend Davids Memorial Visitation which will be held at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.in Brunswick, ME on Saturday, December 17th from 2 to 3:30PM. But above all, Mr. Glass placed an emphasis on putting family first which is what he stressed to our entire organization. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family . Write your message of sympathy today. Obituary Death Record; 1345132 Newspaper Clipping; david glass Reclip Share Print Download Clipped from US, New Mexico, Roswell, Roswell Daily Record , February 10, 2018. Now what? He would often tell stories of helping his grandfather pull logs with horse teams and raking blueberries in the fall. After graduating from Calais Memorial High School in 1974, he joined the Navy. After working for other businesses, Mr. Glass was recruited in 1976 by Walmart founder Sam Walton to be the companys chief financial officer. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. David Roy Glass (66) of North Port, Florida passed away on November 30th; surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. USATSI The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that former team owner David Glass died last week at the age of 84. I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7. Kauffman, who had been diagnosed with cancer, died shortly after the committee was formed. Try our free interactive obituary template. He not only kept the team in Kansas City after the death of founder Ewing Kauffman, but he helped bring a World Series championship to town after a 30-year absence. DAVID GLASS OBITUARY Celebration of Life services for David William Glass, 68, De Soto, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Dec 3, 2022, at Tri County Rod and Gun Club, 18573 Stillwell Rd. He died November 16, 2022, at his home. He introduced selling groceries alongside general merchandise in Supercenters, positioning Walmart to compete with Amazon today. "More than anyone beyond Sam Walton, David Glass is responsible for making Walmart the company it is today. Sign up for service and obituary updates. His giving spirit was present in everything he did and to everyone he touched throughout his life. David was born on September 27, 1956 in Meriden, Conn.; the son of Donald and Doris Glass. The Glass family said the businessman died Jan. 9. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Without his wisdom and good judgment, his intuition that led us to blaze new trails, his iron will and the love he had for all of us, Walmart would not be the company we are today, said Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon.

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