William Glover Obituary

GLOVER, Dr. William Norwood "Bill"

William Norwood Glover, D.D.S., of Atlanta, GA, passed away at home on June 17, 2024. Dr. Glover was born in Newnan, GA on June 1, 1950, to Howard C. Glover Jr., M.D. and Margaret T. Glover, both of Newnan. Dr. Glover attended schools in Newnan, graduating from Newnan High School in 1968. He then attended Emory University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, graduating in 1972. In 1976, Dr. Glover graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry and began a 44-year practice in Buford, GA, retiring in 2020. Dr. Glover took pride in his practice and treated his patients with care and attention, many of whom were second generation patients by the time he retired. He especially valued his loyal staff; he often said they were like a second family. Dr. Glover loved his family and friends. His large family gave him plenty of material for stories that he delighted in sharing with family, friends, and patients. He was noted for his warm and friendly personality and was blessed with a hearty laugh. Dr. Glover particularly enjoyed gardening at home and was proud of the plants and flowers he grew, some taken from cuttings and bulbs from other family gardens. Travel and skiing were other favorite activities, and for many years he traveled annually to Switzerland for a skiing holiday. He also enjoyed classical music and opera, was a longtime subscriber to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and attended many productions of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Although he rarely cooked, much preferring a fine dinner out, his famous cheese straws were the hit of every family gathering. Dr. Glover is survived by his sister, Harriett Glover McCune of Alexandria, VA; and his brothers, Howard C. Glover, III (Becky) of Lookout Mountain, TN and John T. Glover (Sandra) of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his nephews, John C. McCune III of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, John T. Glover, Jr. (Merrilee) of Bozeman, MT, Howard C. Glover IV (Nicole) of Chattanooga, TN, Richard T. Glover of Chattanooga, TN, and Dr. Jeffrey B. Glover (Carrie) of Atlanta, GA.

There will be a private interment in the family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, and a Celebration of Life is being planned for a future date in Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Glover's memory may be honored by contributions to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra or the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-253-4580.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 9, 2024.

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Ruth Alexander

July 14, 2024

Bill was my neighbor for 35 years, and he was the best. He was understanding when my kids tried to feed rocks to his beloved cat, Leo. He loved his yard and never said a bad thing about my inabilities in that arena.
He was a 5 star dentist.

Carol Terry

July 10, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Glover's passing. He was my dentist from the late 70s until the time of his retirement. He was always fun to see and to share stories with. He would always ask me one question more than what he really wanted to know. After doing a check in my mouth for oral cancer, he once asked me (knowing that I am a forensic pathologist) whether I ever check the tongue for cancer during my exams. Well, of course. He then asked whether it was hard to do so given the stiffening of the body (rigor mortis). That was the one question too many because I then elaborated on how we gain access to the tongue (and it is not by prying open the mouth).

I will really miss him and his good humor.

Neighbor

July 10, 2024

Offering my deepest sympathy in behalf of the Glover family in this time of grief. May the peace of God comfort you through this difficult time.

Janet Ellis Beerman

July 10, 2024

I´m so sorry to see this. My condolences to Bill´s loved ones. He was in my undergrad class at Emory and I enjoyed his friendship. He was so easy to talk with and an all-round nice, good person.

Harry Lange

July 9, 2024

Howard, John, and the Glover family,

I am saddened to learn of Bill's death. I have fond memories of the Glover family through our fathers relationship from Emory Medical School and then picked up with Howard and I playing basketball against each other in high school and next as fraternity brothers along with John at Emory. A wonderful family and good people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray that God will grant you His peace and comfort,

Holly Mullally Fortson

July 9, 2024

I read a recent family email and realized Bill had passed away. I had been out of town a lot for several weeks and missed it. I was so sad to hear Bill passed away.

The last time I saw Bill was at a family reunion at Laura and Brad Thatcher´s home and barns a little over 20 years ago. Bill was always so friendly and easy to talk to. He did have a distinctive laugh that made everyone feel at ease, immediately. Before I moved away and married, Bill was my dentist in Buford. He had a very professional dental practice and I enjoyed seeing him regularly. I knew Aunt Margaret and Uncle Howard were so proud he was a dentist and had a successful dental practice. I knew he was a big supporter of the Atlanta Symphony. Bill really liked classical music a lot.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Harriett, John, Sandra, Howard, Becky, and the entire extended Dr. Howard Clarke Glover family. I would like to come to a Celebration of Life service in his memory at a later date. Please keep all the family updated.

Teresa Green

July 8, 2024

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Glover. I had/have severe anxiety from a childhood experience with a dentist. Dr. Glover was amazingly compassionate and understanding and went out of his way to put me at ease. His kindness towards my mother when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer has never been forgotten. He was a very special person. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him.

Cheri

July 4, 2024

I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Dr. Glover was the dentist for 3 generations of my family. He put us all at ease with his good nature and kindness, as well as his silly sense of humor. Sending deepest sympathy for your loss.

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