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Lawrence Glover Obituary
January 23, 1941 - January 27, 2024
Lawrence William "Larry" Glover, Jr. passed away Saturday evening January 27, 2024, in Greensboro, following a recovery from an accidental fall.
He was the son of the late Lawrence W. Glover, Sr. and Phyllis MacArthur Glover. He was predeceased by his younger sisters, Karen Davis and Sharon Glover, and a niece, Amber Davis Kenyon.
He was born in Covington, KY, relocated to Miami in 1957, where he met the love of his life, Georgia Lee Arnold. They were married on August 23, 1961, and spent the next 62 plus years side by side.
He is survived by his wife of 62½ years, Georgia Lee Glover of the home; son, Gary Glover and wife Lisa; granddaughters, Hannah Tuggle, Shelby Glover (Alan Craven); four beautiful great grandchildren, Maxwell Tuggle, Hadley Tuggle, Arlo Craven, Bodhi Craven, who were most adored; brother-in-Law, James Davis; nieces, Adrienne Davis Riggs, April Davis Milton; and nephew, Greg Davis.
Larry started his career with Barfield Instruments Corp (aircraft and avionics) in Miami FL and relocated to Greensboro in 1983, first retiring in 1989. After short lived retirement, he and Georgia Lee opened and owned a couple Subway Sandwich Shops in Greensboro, he went back into his profession of avionics being one of the founding fathers of TIMCO in Greensboro in 1990. Retiring from there in 2006.
Once retired, he and Georgia Lee spent time between residences in Greensboro and North Myrtle Beach. They eventually took to cruising and went on several cruises taking them to places in Europe, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, and numerous other ports. When not cruising they both were avid at working out at the gym. They went six days a week, two hours a day. After gym workouts they would relax and watch soccer, preferably premier league (Arsenal F.C., aka Gunners). He had a huge love of soccer, first coaching then watching.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Guilford College United Methodist Church, Greensboro, NC. A time of visitation with the family will be held from 2:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations/contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Friends and family may offer online condolences at www.piercejeffersonfh.com.
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Sue and Tom
February 4, 2024
So very sorry for the loss of your precious hubby, Georgia. We always looked forward to your smiling faces and cheery hello when we saw you guys at the gym. Prayers for peace, comfort, and understanding. XO Tom & Sue
Larry and Nanette love
February 1, 2024
Nanette and I are so sorry to hear about Larry. We will miss him and never forget him.
Reece Coble
January 31, 2024
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Georgia,family and friends during this most difficult time. We have known Larry and Georgia for many years. "God has taken a very good person"
Reece & Dorothy Coble
Jamestown NC
Eddie and Harriett Hailey
January 30, 2024
Eddie and I are sorry about Captain Larry. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
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