Mr. David "Dave" Richard Glanville, Sr., 81, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House.  Born November 9, 1944, in Cayuga County, NY, he was a son of the late George William Glanville and Marion Surdam Glanville.  He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Jim Hutson and best friends, Ben Warne, Frank Brock and Bill Sowell.

Dave was a US Navy Veteran serving from 1962 – 1966 on the USS Benner.  He was a life member of the VFW post 7127 in Moravia, NY where he was commander. After moving to NC, he joined the VFW post 9751 in Marshville where he was also commander. He was a member of American Legion post 440 in New Salem, NC.

He attended the Marshville Methodist Church and was a member of Owasco Reformed Church in Owasco, NY.  He was a member of Owasco Fire Company #2. He was the co-founder of West Niles Fire Department in NY. He was a business owner and drove a tractor trailer truck for 40 years.  He was an avid hunter, sportsman and life-long farmer.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dave will be 2 PM Saturday from the Marshville VFW, 1218 Hwy 205, Marshville, NC. All floral tributes can be sent there.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elizabeth Brock Glanville; son, Dave Glanville, Jr. (Fran); daughter, Fawn Burgess (Don); grandchildren, Kyle, Kendra Cira (Michael), Konner; great grandchildren, Sophia Cira; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Glanville.