David L. Glover

David L. Glover obituary, Diboll, TX

David L. Glover

David Glover Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shafer Funeral Home on Feb. 25, 2026.
Private graveside services will be held for David L. Glover, 74, of Diboll.

Mr. Glover was born on December 5, 1951, in Hemphill, Texas, to the late James Lamar Glover and Annie Christine (Hagen) Glover, and died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Diboll.

He loved animals and was an "animal whisperer". He enjoyed spending his time at home with his family and his animals and simply being outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, PawPaw, and brother and he was dearly loved by his animals.

Mr. Glover is survived by his wife, Pam Glover of Diboll; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Shane Pate of Diboll; mother-in-law, Judy Hale of Diboll; granddaughter, Vayda Toney of Diboll; grandson, Balin Wheeler of Diboll; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Nethia Glover of Huntington; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Ronnie Markle of Diboll; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Dawn Glover of Huntington; and special friends, Lawrence and Jacy Scarborough of Diboll.

David was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law, Jessie Hale.

Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.

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600 N. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904

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