Bill Glover Obituary - (2007) - Benicia, CA - The Reporter

Bill "Tex" Glover Sr.

April 21, 1930 - Sept. 30, 2007

Bill "Tex" Glover Sr., 77, of Vacaville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Louisiana, raised in Beaumont, Texas, attended Texas A&M and was a Benicia resident for almost 40 years before moving to Vacaville in 1997. Bill was a veteran of the Korean War and the United States Navy from 1950-1954.

Bill worked as a welding supervisor at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for more than 33 years, retiring in 1985. Following his retirement, he worked as a people greeter at Wal-Mart in Vacaville for more than 10 years. He was a member of Vallejo Elks Lodge No. 559 and an avid motorcycle rider.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean; son, Billy J. (JoAnne) Glover Jr. of Benicia; daughters, Bobbie Jo (Terry) Hurst of Vacaville, Mary Kay Mann of Fairfield and Trudy Ann (Richard) Brown of Susanville; sisters, Sarah Nell and Betty Jean Glover of Beaumont, Texas; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his cousin, Jouett (Gary) Gardner of Lake Jackson, Texas.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second St., Benicia.

Burial will follow in St. Dominic's Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the chapel.

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Published in The Reporter on Oct. 2, 2007.

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September 27, 2020

I still think of Bill after all these passing years. Some people just stay with you no matter where they are. ❤❤

Tanya Ellus

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November 1, 2007

Dear Jeanne and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss

Trixie and John Brueland

November 1, 2007

Thank you to all who wrote such wonderfull entries and memories about Dad. He was a great father, husband, and friend to all who he came in contact with. Although my idol and hero has passesd he will never be forgotten. Hopefully by now he has a little pull in heaven were he can get our SF 49ers and SF Giants on track for the upcoming seasons. On behalf of the Glover family, Thank you again, Billy .

BILLY GLOVER

October 15, 2007

Trudyann, after reading all the entries in this guestbook, I wish I had known your dad. It's apparent that he was a genuinely friendly person who wanted to put a "smile" on everyone's face. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that you can call me anytime.

Danita Fallen

October 12, 2007

HELLO I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO WROTE ABOUT MY DAD HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL HUSBAND TO MY MOTHER AND A VERY SPECIAL FATHER TO MY BROTHER, MY SISTERS & I. IT WARMS OUR HEARTS IN OUR TIME OF SORROW TO SEE HOW MANY LIVES HE HAS TOUCHED. AND HOW HE TALKED ABOUT HIS WALMART FAMILY AND HOW HE LOVED TO WORK THERE AS A DOOR GREETER AND GIVE THE SMILEY STICKERS OUT TO YOUNG CHILDREN JUST TO WATCH THEIR FACE & EYES LIGHT UP. HE WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR A VERY LONG TIME. HE WILL BE MISSED SO VERY MUCH.

Trudyann & Rick Brown

October 12, 2007

Trudy, With deepest sorrow during your time of loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Randal & Victoriana Griffith

October 12, 2007

Trudy, with deepest sympathy and condolences during your time of loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Iron Warriors Lassen County

October 11, 2007

I know that my wife and I are not alone when I say that Bill touched us in a very special way. Very seldom do you meet someone as special as Bill. It hurt our hearts when we walked into Walmart and noticed the memorial that was set up in Bills' honor. We're so very sorry for his family's and all of our loss.

Bob and Mary Lucas

October 10, 2007

I was deeply saddened to see the memorial to Bill (whom I have always though of as Walmart's Friendliest Greeter In The World) when I entered Walmart tonight. He alaways made me smile, and I got a kick out of sitting in the McDonald's near the front door, listening to him greet little kids, hearing their simple joy over the stickers he handed out. His gregariousness and cheer are going to be sorely missed.

Please accept my sympathies on his loss, but know that he touched so many people in very simple, quietly special ways. I'm going to miss just saying hello to him a few times a week.

K.A. Thompson

October 9, 2007

bill was a most wonderful of men. he was always happy he could makea ststue smile. when my brother had a bad stroke he never forgot rich. they were great friends. he came to hospitals, nursing homes and his home, no matter where rich was. he was the person only who could make him laugh and forget himself i well always remember and be grateful to bill.i remember just standing and taking to him and jeannie it was such pleasure just being round those two so many laughs and fun may GOD keep him in the palm of his and watch over jeannie and family love dee sigmon.

dee sigmon((bagg)

October 9, 2007

I too was shocked to see the wreath with Bills photo in it today on my trip to Wal Mart. My children will always remember "Bill the smiley sticker man" who greeted them each and every trip to Wal Mart. I am so sorry for your loss to your family and the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aimee

October 9, 2007

To The Glover Family: I know you are comforted by all the beautiful thoughts about Bill in this book. My husband and I knew Bill from the time he started at Walmart and enjoyed talking to him, sometimes on his break.We had no idea he was not feeling well , he never let on and smiled because he loved people. There is a special star in the heavens now and I know he is doing his special greeting there. Our deepest sympathy to all the family and may God comfort you in your loss.

Charles and Alice Rice

October 8, 2007

I was so sad to hear of Bill's passing. It is a rare thing to meet someone like Bill. A genuine nice guy. I'm 33 years old and I looked forward to the "hi kid" and that dam smiley sticker.
What a sad day.

Kathleen

October 8, 2007

Bobbie - I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, I loved his attitude and his friendly smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Toni Perez

October 7, 2007

Wow what can I say, I walked into Walmart today and saw his picture with his vest and name tag, I couldnt believe it. How my children will miss him so. "Sissy" is what he called Samantha, he even gave her birthday money on her birthday. I am very saddened to hear this, my prayers are with you, I know I am a better person for knowing you, Bill, you will dearly missed, Bill, we love you and will always be in our heart! God Bless

Ammie Hilyer

October 7, 2007

I sure looked forward to his smiling face on a weekly trip to WalMart. Never a complainer,always smiling and helpful. My sincerest prayers for comfort.

L S

October 7, 2007

How sad this has made me.He was a funny,kind.open.honest man and he was my friend.Bill,you are the King of all Kings.
jeanne,i am so sad for you and send my sympathies to you and your family.He will be missed by all who had the absolute honor to have known him.

tanya ellis

October 6, 2007

Dear Bobbie, and family. I cannot say enough good things about your dad. He was such a happy and friendly man. Larry and I have missed his smile and friendly greeting whenever we went into Walmart. He always asked about our kids and how we were doing. I'll always remember the good times we had together when we used to have garage sales. Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Larry & Carole

October 6, 2007

JEANNE..I HAVE SHARED MY HUGS AND TEARS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BUT AFTER READING THIS GUEST BOOK I JUST HAD TO SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL TO BILL. HE TRULY TOUCHED ALOT OF LIVES.AND I KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AT THE BOWLING ALLEY...CHEERING US ON...LOVE SANDY

SANDY FULTON

October 6, 2007

Bill, (and Family),

You will be missed. Everyday when I go to work, I will miss your smile and happiness.

Wanda

Wanda Sardenga

October 5, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My heart goes out to the whole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbi Bray

October 5, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We loved Bill's sense of humor and wit, and he'll be missed. GO 49'ERS!!

John & Sue Martin

October 5, 2007

From the land of the rising sun here in Japan I received news of this tremendous lost. Mr.Bill was like a father and friend to me. He was my Wal-mart Dad. I shall miss his warm smile and wise words of wisdom. Mrs. Jean I pray that God will strenghten you and your family and keep you in his care. My thoughts and prayers are with you as I too share your loss! I will foever remember the tall smiling man in the blue button vest giving stickers to all the children entering Wal-Mart.

Esther (Electronics) Brown-Robinson

October 5, 2007

I will miss your great smile, your buttons and your outgoing spirt. Miss you ever time I walk into walmart.

Sara

October 5, 2007

We are very sad to hear about Mr. Bill's passing but we know he's in a better place now (were there is no more tears and pain...Heaven )We will greatly miss seeing him at the door everytime we go to Wal Mart and hearing him say "Hey Kiddo!" with a friendly smile.We along with many people are going to greatly miss him.He was a very sweet man.Our prayers and condolences are with the family and remember,that God will give you the strength you need during this difficult time. May God bless you.

Eleanor and Karla velasquez

October 4, 2007

I'm sorry I didn't have an opportunity to spend more time with Bill. I'll never forget the time he and Jeane came down with Jeanie and Sissy to Lake Jackson and what fun we all had. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Glover family.

Colleen Hicks

October 4, 2007

Bill was the one person that I always looked for when I entered Walmart. His outgoing personality, beautiful smile and his "Hi Sis" always made me smile. He is best described as a true gentleman who cared about everyone. He will never be forgotten.

Cris Spangler

October 3, 2007

My husband and I and many of our friends are going to miss Bill as we go into Wal-Mart. Bill had a way of making you always feel special. I will miss his great sense of humor and hearing him call out hey! Sis, how are you doing today? You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Janice Rodriguez

October 3, 2007

Great Grandpa, I never got a chance to meet you in person, but Daddy tells me stories about all the fun times he had with you when he was growing up. I wish I could have come with him when he came to visit you this summer but I was still too little. May the angels look after you.

Roman Parry Glover

October 3, 2007

We are very saddened to hear about Mr. Glover's passing. He made it such a pleasure to walk into Walmart with his wonderful smile and personality. If you were feeling down, you sure didn't feel that way when you saw his smiling face and his cheery hello's. He was an angel here on earth and now he is an angel in heaven.

Cathy D.

October 3, 2007

I am saddened to hear of the loss of a great man. I had the pleasure to work with Bill at Wal-mart and see the smiles he put on the faces of every customer as they entered the store. I will never forget his "bubbly" personality and send my deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless.

Tracy Holland

October 3, 2007

Even though all of our hearts are breaking right now, to see and hear of all the love everyone has for our dad fills us with so much pride. He has touched so many peoples lives from the youngest to the oldest. He won't be forgotten and will be forever missed. We love you dad.

Terry and Bobbie Jo Hurst

October 3, 2007

I am so sorry to hear the news about Bill. He truly made our day every time we stepped into Wal mart. My kids always loved getting stickers from him! His warm, happy personality was such a blessing to us.
Our sympathies and prayers go out to you and yours.

Shelley Kluz

October 2, 2007

i was sorry to read in the paper this morning of bills passing. i would tease him when i walked in to walmart. i would say"i want a red sticker. not now, but on the way out. He would say "o.k. sis, you got it. on the way out he would always remember the color i asked for, even if i shopped for a hour. you will be missed, and when i see you again in heaven Bill, I want a yellow sticker.

linda beshears

October 2, 2007

Grandpa would always greet you with a smile and a "Hey Bud" and would be there for everyone. I along with my family will miss that about him deeply

Ryan, Jessica ,and Roman Glover

October 2, 2007

TO THE ENTIRE GLOVER FAMILY,
Mr.glover was a true gem. top of the line- guy, from the day's of little league..st dominic's school and even 40 years later when he spotted me going into wal-mart in vacaville that man knew how to make you smile..one of a kind a true giver....we were all lucky to get to know him and im sure when he arrived in heaven driving his motor cycle god had a reserved parking place for him -bye pal see ya at the next ball game..

fred saraiva

October 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Jay & Sharon Glassmaker

October 2, 2007

I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing, He was such a pleasure to see when He Greated Me and My children as We entered Wal-Mart, He will be sorely missed. My Heart and prayers go to his Family and His Friends.
God Bless

Corina Garner

October 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dee Silva (Tapp)

October 2, 2007

Bill was an angel on earth. We were lucky to have him. His smile will stay in our hearts forever.

Cheryl Radich

October 2, 2007

As a girlhood and long time friend of Bobby Jo, I feel a deep sense of loss for this much admired man whom I remember so well. My love and prayers to the family and friends for the loss of such a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Truly a tremendous loss to all who were touched by him in this life.

Samantha (Esther Nelson) Turner

October 2, 2007

I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill's death. He and my husband,
Gene Hatton, were very close friends and teammates when in high school. Gene will be happy to
welcome him and show him around heaven.
My prayers go out to his family.

Patsy Hatton

October 2, 2007

I haven't seen Bill since graduation, but remember him to be a fine young man and great friend in high school

Nolan Hebert

October 2, 2007

We, as a family, will never forget Mr Bill. His glowing face and love for greeting us at Walmart was awesome. Our boys loved his yoyo tricks and stickers. You'll be missed by so many. Our love goes out to the family and friends of such a wonderful man. He definately left his mark.

Elli Cooper

October 2, 2007

BILL WAS A VERY CHEERFUL AND AWESOME MAN AND HE WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE TO MY GRANDAUGHTER AS WE ENTERED WAL MART HE WOULD GIVE HER THE FAMOUS SMILEY STICKER AND A LITTLE PINCH TO THE CHEEK...HE WILL BE MISSED....OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FREINDS AT THIS TIME

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM

October 2, 2007

Bill was an integral part of our lives at good old Beaumont High School 1945-1948. We often talk about him when the alumni get together. We are very sorry to hear of his death.
Floyd and Sue Flanagan

Floyd and Sue Flanagan

October 2, 2007

I was always cheered up my Bill's larger-than-life presence at Walmart, and remember him giving my grandchild happy face stickers. I will miss him being at the WalMart door very much!!!!!!!!!!

CAROLE MORRISON

October 2, 2007

We are sorry to hear of Bill passing away. Please give our love to Jeanie.

Del & Cherrye Ross

October 2, 2007

Mr.Glover will be missed. The kind smile and warm gretting he always gave as you went into Wal-Mart.
"Hello sis" I can still hear in my ears. May your family find comfort in your time of pain.
God Bless you!

Lynne DiModica

October 2, 2007

We are sorry to hear about Bill and extend our prayers to all of the family. We have known "Tex" since October, 1966 when we moved across the street from them in Benicia. Rich remembers working with Bill on Mare Island many years ago. He always had a smile for everyone....God bless.

Rich and Vicky Carr

October 2, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

October 2, 2007

I remember Mr. Glover from Wal-Mart. His warm smile and easy laugh will be missed.

Patricia Gantt

Patricia Gantt

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