Jimmy Ray Glover – September 21, 2016

glover-obit-picJimmy Ray Glover, 90, went Home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home and now rests safely in the arms of Jesus.

He was born on February 18, 1926 in Bovina, Texas to the late Johnie Richard and Ora Ether Kerby Glover. He married the former Carey Jeanne Hoyle on March 12, 1946.  Jim has lived in Amarillo since 1949 and retired from the Amarillo Fire Department in 1982 after 32 years of service. During 23 of those years, Jimmy and Carey, owned and operated a licensed day care facility in their home. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy of World War II as a Motor Machinist Mate and served aboard the U.S.S Munsee, ATF-107, a fleet tug and firefighting vessel. Jimmy was a Southern Baptist and loved to teach children and sing in the choir. Throughout his life Jim enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and camping. Jimmy was an avid do-it-yourselfer, teaching himself electronics, woodworking and welding. Jim also enjoyed reading.

Jimmy and Carey were preceded in death by their 3 eldest sons, Michael William Glover, Jack Ronald Glover and Gene Ray Glover.

Jim is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over 70 years, Carey; a son, Jeffrey Craig Glover and his wife, Rebecca of Albuquerque, NM; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, outlaws and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Military rites are by DAV Chapter 26. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery.

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be the Amarillo Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lottie Moon fund which funds missionaries and spreads the Gospel around the world. Checks should be made payable to IMB, notating it for “Lottie Moon” and mailed to: IMB DEVELOPMENT, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA  23230.  Donations may also be made online at: http://www.imb.org/  The Glover Family thanks you for your support.

0 Replies to “Jimmy Ray Glover – September 21, 2016”

  1. Thank you for being such a sweet grandpa. You were always so kind. Such a wonderful person. So many good childhood memories. I always felt loved. Glad you are home.

  2. Dearest Mom, Dad and little brother:
    I called you Mom and Dad and little brother since before Jack and I married. Dad was always full of fun and jokes yet serious and so hard working. Such a strong man who loved God, his family and life itself. Mom, you and Dad were so devoted to one another. I was privileged to be married to your second oldest son, Jack, for 25 years and 5 months, until the Lord took him home. Dad, you are now with Mike, Jack and Gene and a host of other loved ones who have gone on before. You will be missed here for sure. May the Lord comfort Mom and us all and give us the sweet peace He promised to all us His children.
    Lovingly,
    Sandy Glover Morris

  3. Well Pop, You made it! So glad for you as you walk those Streets of Gold with new legs. I will miss you, Dad. You were a good Dad! Thank you for teaching me how to be a man. I will continue to take care of Mom until she makes it Home. Scout out some good fishing holes and one day we can go together. I love you, Pop!

  4. Shawnie sorry to hear of the passing of your father-in-law! I know how much he meant to all of you. Rest in peace Mr. Glover! Please give GTB a big hug from us!

  5. Dear Dad, A few years ago you told me one day you would fly away. You did that on Wednesday. I know how much you missed Gene, and how difficult his death was for you and Mom. I know you are rejoicing to be with our Lord, my sweet Gene and all your other loved ones. I will always treasure our times together. I am grateful for the blessing to call you my Second Dad. I love you, Shawnie

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