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Jerry Glore Obituary
Evansville, Ind. — Jerry Wayne Glore, 68, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at home surrounded by his family.
If there was one thing Jerry Glore wanted people to know about him, it was that he loved the Lord. So it seemed only appropriate for Easter Sunday to be the day he would be called home to meet his Lord and Savior in person. Jerry had dedicated the later years of his life to the study of God's word and sharing the scriptures with others. He faced death without fear, and with confidence of life eternal.
People who knew Jerry also know Gloria, his wife, best friend and soulmate for nearly 49 years. Next to God and family, their greatest love was music. Jerry was well known as one of Evansville's most talented guitarists and entertainers. The couple performed pop, bluegrass and jazz throughout the Tri-State area for many years, and even took their popular act on the road across the country and Canada. Jerry also enjoyed giving his musical gift to God, playing and singing gospel music for churches and special events.
Jerry had an amazing personality who loved to make people laugh, never taking himself too seriously. You may remember him as the origianl "Ben", who was pulled on water skis through a cornfield in one of the well-known Raben Tire commercials. Jerry's job at the Evansville State Hospital was more than just a way to make a living. He considered it an honor to help others and always showed great compassion for the patients he served.
Jerry was very proud of his son, Tim Glore, who performed with his parents as a pianist and drummer, and served many years in the United States Air Force. Survivors besides Gloria and Tim include his daughter-in-law, Tammy Glore; two grandchildren, Sara and Jesse Glore; his sister, Wanda Schoenbaum and brother-in-law, Bill Schoenbaum; four nieces and four nephews.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Shellie Glore.
Jerry was a member of the Pentecostal Prayer Center where he taught bible study every Sunday. He was born November 14, 1942 and graduated in 1960 from F.J. Reitz High School.
Jerry fought valiently against leukemia for the past four years and was aided greatly in his battle by a stem cell transplant in which his sister, Wanda, was the donor. The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Anthony Stephens and staff for their care and compassion through his struggle. Dr. Robert Nelson and team at Indiana University Medical Center for their commitment to Jerry's treatment, and to Susan and Jan with Vista Care Hospice. To further research in the fight against this devastating disease, contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN, with Rev. Art Christmas and Rev. David Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Alexander Memorial Park.
Family and friends may visit from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday or from 9:00 AM until service time on Thursday at Browning Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Glore
Jerry Tripp
June 9, 2011
Gloria and Tim,
There's no way to say how much I liked and respected Jerry. It didn't take long to discover that he was a good man, a better musician, and an even better Christian. His loss dims the light of this world, and brightens the light of the next. May God bless you.
Harry George
June 8, 2011
One of the best...on all counts! What we all should aspire to be. Travelling and listening to you and Jerry...what fine music you made together.
SUE STOTLER
May 21, 2011
GLORIA, I'LL NEVER FORGET HIM. OR YOU.
SUSIE
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Randy Boyd
May 20, 2011
What a guy,he'll never be forgotten.
Jeff DeVillez
May 20, 2011
You were a great musician and a funny guy.The world is missing you.
May 12, 2011
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY US.
GENE & FAY JOHNSON
Cheryl Higgins
May 9, 2011
Gloria & Tim ... I am so sorry I did not see the obituary about Jerry sooner. I know he is with Hubert and Shellie waiting for his family to join him. May God give you his grace and peace at this time.
Gene and Margie Schneider
May 2, 2011
Gloria, so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. He will truly be missed by us. We loved his fun sense of humor and his great music.
April 30, 2011
Just heard about Jerry. So sorry for your loss, I worked with Jerry at the State Hospital and he was respected and loved by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mitzie Weiss
April 30, 2011
Gloria, We are so sorry for your loss. We will never forget the great music and humor that Jerry gave to all. We were all truly blessed and honored to have known and heard him.
-THE TULEYS
Greg, Tammie, Sarah, and Chris
Molly Greene
April 30, 2011
May God's comfort overwhelm you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Jeff & Jane Harmon
April 29, 2011
What a wonderful person....Jerry Glore. Even after going, still a positive influence on our lives! Thank God for that.............Jane and Jeff
Rick Rayburn
April 29, 2011
So sorry to hear of this news. Always loved you both and will always appreciate that you both played on my first recording back some 40 years ago. Again, so sorry, Goria.
Rick
Rick Rayburn
April 29, 2011
gloria, so sorry. Always loved you both. Just found out today (April 29). Nick Guller called and told me. Again, so sorry.
Dottie & Ken Tate
April 28, 2011
Gloria,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I don't remember meeting your husband but he sounds like he was a fantastic person. May God comfort and give you peace.
Love,
Cousin Dottie(Crabtree) Tate & family
Don Counts
April 28, 2011
I knew Jerry was sick but didn't know he was that bad. I will miss him. Always enjoyed seeing and talking to him. He always made everyone he met feel good with his great since of humor.
Kevin Campfield
April 28, 2011
Don't know much about the Lord, but if He (She) don't take Jerry, then the rest of us got some worrying to do.
Janet Blahovec
April 27, 2011
Gloria,
I am so sad to hear of Jerry's passing. I want to send you and your family my sincere condolences. I will never forget how you and Jerry were there for Loren and for me when Loren passed. The world will be a bit darker without Jerry's bright smile and great sense of humor and zest for living. I know God will give you strength to get through this. Thinking of you with warm wishes and prayer. Sincerely, Jan
Bruce Bridges
April 27, 2011
Jerry will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.
PJ & Judy Hayden
April 27, 2011
We are devasted at the loss of such a great musician and friend, but at the same time, the way Jerry lived his life was a great inspiration to all who knew him. Words cannot describe the magnitude of Jerry's personality, he will not be forgotten but will be greatly missed.
April 27, 2011
Gloria,
A real shocker! Wow! Strength to you and I know Jerry will help.
Me and Bobby Hutchinson were bartenders at the Flame lounge, with Johnny Dillingham, back in 67-68, that's were we first met you two.
You two were always first class people. Respectfully, Leonard Will
JAN LENKENSDOFER
April 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 27, 2011
Gloria, you have our deepest sympathy. Pam Quick and Mary Justus
Buddy Ward
April 27, 2011
Praise The Lord.. God is able.. I knew Jerry through Music and all though I did not know him as long as others he had treated me like we were life long friends. He was truly a great individual and him and his wife made a great team. Jerry & Gloria shared the love that was in their heart through music and friendship
April 27, 2011
Gloria, The New Heritage Trio wants to express our deepest condolences to you and the family. I know Jerry is already making folk laugh in Heaven. We will miss him but praise the Lord we can see him again and What A Day That Will Be. Jerry, David and Phil.
Frankie & Sonja Rode
April 27, 2011
Oh the heavens will rejoice and welcome Jerry at the gates for he was a man of the Lord and now he is at home! Thanks for the laughs and for the unselfiness of your life , you were a giver of happiness to all whose life you touched, YOU WLL BE MISSED!
Kevin Campfield
April 27, 2011
I loved him since I was a kid, when he worked in our family business, the Chuckwagon. Years later, I was fortunate enough to play music with him and his wonderful wife, Gloria. Thanx Jerry, for allowing me to know you. You have always been an inspiration and a Joy in my life.
Kevin Campfield
April 27, 2011
What a Beautiful guy. I have known him since I was a kid. I have always looked up to him. I love him and I always will. Rest in Peace, my friend, and thank you allowing me in your life. It was Great knowing you.
Steve Kweskin
April 26, 2011
So sorry to hear about Jerry. We first met on the streets of Denver when I saw a car with an Evansville plate. It was Jerry and Gloria and they told me where they were playing. I fell in love with their music, then had to move back to Evansville. When I got here I once again found Jerry and Gloria and started following them again. Just saw them about a month ago and we had a good laugh about meeting on a busy street in Denver. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him.
susie stotler
April 26, 2011
Gloria, The loss is extroridinary, He was absolutely the best man possible and I know he was happy to meet his Mom and Dad and will be waiting for you.
Susie
Leslie Newman
April 26, 2011
Dear Gloria, It was my pleasure and my privilege to see you and Jerry each year in the hospitality tent at Bluegrass in the Park, and wherever else I ran into you. Your playing at the River Run was always a highlight on that adventure. I will remember Jerry's smile and sense of humor, and that he didn't take himself too seriously, and always thought of others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Leslie Newman
Laura Blackburn
April 26, 2011
Jerry had an extraordinary gift of joy that he shared generously with all who encountered him. May his family find solace in knowing that even Heaven is a more joyous place because Jerry Glore has arrived.
Janice Robertson
April 26, 2011
Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Jerry, but I remember working with you years ago. I considered you a special, gracious lady and felt it was an honor to know you. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
tanya wright
April 26, 2011
Gloria ....Jerry was a "class act " all the way.......Smiling and laughing...that is how I remember his face.....There was no one quite like him........! It is hard to say goodbye to my former classmate and legand picker.....He will be missed........!
Larry & Sue Nesler
April 26, 2011
Gloria, I am so very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I know there will be difficult times for you, but you will be comforted knowing where Jerry is. Knowing where he is actually makes this a time of celebration for him. I pray that all our deaths on this earth will be celebrated this way because of our obedience to HIM.
Debbie Williams
April 26, 2011
ESH ! Has lost one of their very best ! Our loss is heavens gain.Looking foward to hearing you play and sing again.
Sheryl Cook
April 26, 2011
Heavens band just received a great picker. On earth ,we lost a great picker. I know I will hear your beautiful music again. You are missed my friend.
Kelly & Joe Morlan
April 26, 2011
If there was anyone you would want to model your life after it would have been Jerry. Always smiling no matter how bad the day got. Such devotion to God. A true blessing to everyone he met. He will truly be missed. God received a special soul the day Jerry passed. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith & Tammy Sullivan
April 26, 2011
Jerry was a great person, He always had a smile and a kind word and a joke. Everybody that met him loved him. I'm so glad I got to know Jerry and work with him at the hospital. We now have another angel in heaven. To Jerry's family, you have our deepest sympathy & condolences. Keith & Tammy Sullivan, E.S.H. (Dietary)
April 26, 2011
Gloria:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry and you were a great inspiration to me, especially in Gospel music. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Delila Gentry
Debbie Wilson
April 26, 2011
Jerry's happy spirit was a joy to the patients and his fellow employees at ESH for many, many years. He was ALWAYS positive and eager to help others out. We sure miss him. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Carmen Parks
April 26, 2011
Was so surprised and saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Our family knew you guys from playing on our album (Kline Trio) a long time ago. He was a great musician & singer, as well as you, Gloria. The music world and others will greatly miss him along with his family.
Sherrie Huffman
April 26, 2011
My Condolences to Jerry's Family. I have know Jerry for many years,His humor,kind heart,smile and His music will be missed deeply.
Annette Johnsen
April 26, 2011
Gloria,
You and your dear family will be in my prayers now and for years to come. Jerry was a treasure on earth. Our Lord created one of the most well rounded people I know in order for him to touch many lives. We will sorely miss him.
Paula Hurst
April 26, 2011
You will be missed by so many but God has a new member of his heavenly band.
Jeff Weir & Family
April 26, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with at ESH, he was a joy to us and our patients. Jerry, you will be truly missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Phil Wagner
April 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jolene Hines
April 26, 2011
You played beautiful music on earth. Now you are with the Lord, your music will the among the finest that Heaven has ever heard. I will miss you, my friend.
April 26, 2011
Gloria,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jerrys passing. I no longer live in Evansville so did not know of his illness, I remember Jerry being a great musician and fun person to be around.
It should be of great comfort to know that he is with God and someday we will all join him.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Jean Linville
Cheryl Stroud
April 26, 2011
My memories of Jerry and Gloria go back to when Pat Moore played the drums for their group. Later, I had the pleasure of hearing them several times at St. Matthew's Church, where his sister is the organist.. It was always a joy to see how much Jerry loved the Lord when they sang. Jerry will be joining a heavenly chorus now. To the family, just remember that there is a "Hello" after good-bye. You will be with him much longer than you'll be without him.
Pat Brown-Winstead
April 26, 2011
To Gloria & Family, It is so difficult to have a loved one pass on. May God be with you during this time. Jerry was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him. Sincere Sympathy,
Nicki Bruce
April 25, 2011
I worked with Jerry at ESH several years ago. He left a lasting impression on me with his sense of humor and great spirit. He could brighten the darkest of days not only for his co-workers but also his patients. He was not only hilarious but was also a very talented musician. My deepest sympathies to Jerry's family and friends for I cannot imagine how greatly missed he will be.
In my thoughts and prayers!
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