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Alexander William Glover

2001 - 2023

BORN

2001

DIED

2023

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Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home

4200 First Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Alexander Glover Obituary

Alexander William Glover, 21, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday May 20, 2023, from a drowning accident on Lake Okoboji. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday June 3, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday June 2, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents, Sondra and Benson Williams; his sister, Justice Glover; a niece, Ava Lyn; grandparents, Scott and Meri Glover; uncles, David and Dallas; aunts, Patience and Angie; his girlfriend, Khyra Jiron; his daughter, Caelani and soon to be child, Tokyo Alexander Glover; and his pets, Pluto, Princess and Nikio. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annette Glover; great-grandparents, Lucio and Violet Sanchez; and many great-aunts and great-uncles. Alexander was born Aug. 23, 2001, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Washington High School and working his way as a foreman with HTH Construction at ADM. Alex was a very sports-inclined individual. He loved spending time with family and his niece. Alex loved making people laugh and being the entertainment. He was a very social person. He also enjoyed small road trips with his cat, Pluto. Please leave a message for the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries. The family requests to bring a favorite photo of you with Alex. Please dress casual and wear his favorite teams colors (Oregon Ducks) green/yellow in his honor. We will be having a celebration of life at Daniels Park lower pavilion following the services on Saturday, June 3rd … Alex "ag" style. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Published by The Gazette on May 26, 2023.

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Laurie Moody

May 26, 2023

To Alex´s lived ones, you have my deepest sympathy. I remember his days at Garfield fondly. Alex was such a bright and charismatic student. His light burned out much too soon. I´m so very sorry for your loss.

Chris & Dennis Glover

May 26, 2023

Sondra, Benson, Justice, Scott, Meri and family. We're so very sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved Alex. He was very energetic, so active and so full of young promise. Our condolences, virtual hugs, air kisses and prayers for you, the family and close friends.
Aunt Chris & Uncle Dennis Glover

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Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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