William Thomas Glover's Obituary
William Thomas Glover 83 of Decatur left this world for a better place on Christmas day Saturday December 25, 2004 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Homegoing service will be 11:00 am Thursday December 30, 2004 in New Salem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Tyrone Oldham officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery with Military rites conducted by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Mr. Glover was born on December 15, 1921 in Brinkley, AR the son of Hugh and Blanche Glover, Sr. He retired from Western Union and was a Member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a WWII US Army Veteran.
He leaves not to mourn but cherish fond memories, his wife Mattie Glover; daughters, Patricia Russell and husband Thomas of Florissant, MO; Deborah Glover-Johnson of Decatur; Lois J. Oldham and husband Rev. Tyrone of Decatur; La Verne Gude and husband Rev. Charles of Decatur; step-children, Teah E. Henderson of Decatur; Robert E. Henderson of Kansas City, MO; special grandson, Brian A. Glover; special nephew Frank William Privett; Special friend Marie Oliver of Decatur; fifteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
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