Albert E. “Shug” Glass, 77, passed away at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, on Friday, June 5, 2026. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 8 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Ellison Ridge Cemetery.
Shug was born January 15, 1949, to Albert O. and Betty Ruth Smith Glass in Winston County, Mississippi. A devoted member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, Shug faithfully served the Lord for more than 25 years in ministry. He taught the Men's Discipleship Class, served as a substitute Sunday School teacher, and spent many years ministering to inmates through prison outreach programs. He was a mentor and friend which allowed him to develop meaningful relationships with many of the inmates at the Winston-Choctaw County Correctional Facility, particularly those working in the maintenance department.
Shug was always willing to lend a helping hand. At Lake Forest Ranch, he became known as the person who could fix, repair, or maintain about anything. His willingness to serve wherever needed reflected his strong work ethic.
Before retiring, Shug spent 14 years as a cross-country truck driver, traveling highways across America and collecting stories along the way. He later dedicated many years to law enforcement, retiring from the Sheriff's Department after serving under Sheriffs Cecil Jennings, Jason Pugh, and Mike Perkins.
Outside of work and ministry, Shug enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing as often as he could. He had a deep appreciation for history, particularly American Indian history. Those who knew him best also knew of his love for southern fried catfish. In Shug's opinion, catfish was the only food worth eating, and he was known to judge a restaurant by the quality of its fried catfish. Family and friends often joked that he could declare a holiday in honor of a perfectly cooked plate of catfish.
Shug is survived by his loving wife, Bettie Glass; his daughter, Brandye Glass Hindman (Kevin); and son, Austin Prisock (Valeria) all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw” to his five grandchildren: Holyn Prisock, Ethan Jones, Taylor Jones, Bailey Prisock, and Paden Prisock. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Hoa Glass; as well as other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Glass; his parents; his siblings, Robert “Sonny” Glass, Rita “Polly” Foster, and Marilyn Stokes; and his maternal grandparents, Macy and Tucker Smith.
Serving as pallbearers are Austin Prisock, Kevin Hindman, Glenn Gazaway, Scott “Cowboy” Kohrs, Christopher Hill, and Keith Alexander. Memorials in honor of Shug may be given to Ellison Ridge Cemetery Fund, 152 Ellison Ridge Church Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.
