TITLE:  Ernest Glover, Sr

SOURCE:  The Post and Courier, July 3, 2001

SUBMITTED BY:  The Post and Courier

FORMATTED BY:  Kim Grissom, July 2001

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  GLOVER, SR., Ernest
NORFOLK, VA. - Ernest W. "Luke" Glover, Sr., United States Navy retired
Senior Chief Petty Officer, went to be with the Lord on the morning of 
July 1, 2001, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born December 
30, 1937, in Charleston, S.C., and lived as a young boy in Jacksonboro,
S.C. He graduated from Murray Vocational School and attended St. Leo 
College. Tours of duty included Key West, Fla., Millington, Tenn., and 
Oak Harbor, Wash. In 1965, he transferred to Norfolk, Va., where he 
retired in 1978. His last sea tour was on the U.S.S. Independence.
He was a devoted husband and father for 46 years, went to countless 
baseball, football and basketball games, was the "Bar-B-Q-tioner" at 
family cookouts, and always hit the last high note of a Happy Birthday 
song. He taught his children to take pride in themselves, to respect 
others, and to be true to all those they hold dear. His wife was the 
true love of his life. He was predeceased by his father, Marion H. 
Glover and mother Frances Glover Sprouse. He is survived by his devoted
wife of 46 years, Evelyn A. Glover and seven children; three daughters,
Linda G. McLaughlin and husband, Bill, of Richmond, Diane G. Davis and 
husband Andrew of Chesapeake, and Allison G. Rodriguez and husband Peter
, of Norfolk; and sons, E. Wesley Glover, Jr., of Ft. Worth, Texas, 
Christopher Glover of Norfolk, Philip Scott Glover of Norfolk, and 
Glen A. Glover and wife Melissa of Suffolk. Mr. Glover leaves behind 
seven grandchildren; Michael and Erin McLaughlin of Richmond, Peter and
Mateo Rodriguez of Norfolk, Steven Glover of Suffolk, and the Davis 
twins that are due in December. He is also survived by his sister, 
Barbara Hill, of Walterboro, S.C., and several sisters-in-law and 
brothesr-in-law, other extended family members and friends. The funeral
service will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Christ 
First Community Fellowship in Norfolk by Dr. James A. Bradshaw. Burial 
with full military honors will follow in Forst Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.
Friends may join the family at SMITH AND WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, NORFOLK
CHAPEL, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to Gideons International, Norfolk Camp, P.O. 
Box 12271, Norfolk, Va. 23541.(The Post and Courier July 3, 2001)
  
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