Bayard DeWayne Glass

Bayard DeWayne Glass, known as DeWayne, age 91, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at The Waters in Huntington on July 28, 2026.

The third of five children, DeWayne was born on August 8, 1934, to Walter Dealy and Eva Louise (Griffiths) Glass in Huntington County, Indiana.

DeWayne lived with his parents and siblings outside Huntington, graduating from Lancaster High School in 1952. Shortly after high school, DeWayne went on a double-blind date where he met Shirley Brubaker, who has since gone to her Lord on October 14, 2022. The two were married on June 11, 1955, in Huntington. During their sixty-seven years of marriage, they were blessed with three children: Eva, Bill and Deb. They lived in Huntington, Kosciusko, and Wabash counties.

Over the years, DeWayne worked as a grain and dairy farmer, small engine and farm equipment mechanic as well as an entrepreneur. He worked at HK Porter in Huntington, General Tire in Wabash and Alford Implement Sales in Laketon. He then created Glass Auto Sales serving as an automotive parts distributor to local dealerships and businesses. He later owned a Cub Cadet lawn equipment dealership, providing sales and service. Always on the move, even in retirement, DeWayne continued following his passions performing small engine repair for neighbors and friends and small-scale farming–up until the age of 90.

DeWayne enjoyed camping, going to farm shows, and watching NASCAR races. DeWayne was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester.

DeWayne will be remembered by his children: Eva L. Glass, William E. (Linda) Glass and Debra K. (Timothy) Bochard, all of North Manchester; four grandchildren: Scott Glass, North Manchester, Kyle Glass, Fort Wayne, Bryce Bochard, Chico, CA and Natasha Bochard, Bellevue, WA; two great-grandchildren: Ella and Miller Glass, Fort Wayne; sister: Margaret Gall, Decatur, IL. DeWayne was preceded in death by parents; his wife, Shirley; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Martha Glass; sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Paul Olson; brother-in-law, Anthony Gall and sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Verie Lima.

Family and friends may call Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00 noon at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. A celebration of DeWayne’s life will be held following the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of DeWayne Glass, memorial contributions may be made to Echoes of the Past, 22 EMS T-35 1 Lane, Leesburg, Indiana 46538.

The family of DeWayne Glass has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.