Wednesday, November 12, 2025 8:47 am

Howard George Glawson, age 87 of Forest City died Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

George was born December 13, 1937, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Howard Daniel Glawson and Bertha Matheny Glawson.

George was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, and he was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

George served in the U.S. Army National Guard and the Reserves and was a member of the Forest City Masonic Lodge, No. 381 AF&AM for more than 66 years. He was a Little League Coach and a Cub Scout leader.

George started his career with the Clinchfield Railroad, and he continued to work after the merger with CSX Transportation. He worked as a Station Agent and Clerk at Bostic Yard, Chesnee, and Marion. He retired with 39 years service to the railroad.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Glawson.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Splawn Glawson, his sons, Howard Daniel Glawson and wife Sandy of Charlotte, George Scott Glawson and fiancée, LaRae Varela of Sunshine, and Rev. Christopher Andrew Glawson and wife, Neva of Ellenboro, his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Glawson Biggerstaff and husband Mark of Forest City, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held November 8 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Keys Pendleton officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 880, Forest City, NC or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.