Ted Glover

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Donald Ted Glover, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born February 5, 1940, son of the late John Ralph Glover and the late Sarah Phillips Glover and was the husband of the late Gayle Ribelin Glover. Ted enjoyed playing golf and going on trips with his golfing buddies, fishing, camping, and going to the mountains where he loved sitting around a campfire and eating Dennis' cooking. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him. Lake Wateree was his favorite place, and he loved spending time there with Gayle and his beloved family. Watching his son and his grandchildren play sports was his favorite past time. Ted was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church Lancaster where he served as a deacon and elder for many years.

Ted is survived by his daughter, Donna Bowers (Dennis); his son, Philip Glover (Amy); three grandchildren, Lacy Bowers (Elizabeth), Gabe Glover (Kaylen), and Kailee Wood (Taylor); two great-grandchildren, Heidi and Andi Glover; and sister, Anne Glover Hayes (Roger).

Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Gayle Glover; and his parents, John and Sarah Glover.

The Celebration of Life Service for Ted will be 11:00 am Friday, December 12, 2025, at Grace Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Marty Simmons. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorials may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1026 Grace Ave., Lancaster, SC 29720 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mr. Glover's family would like to give a special thank you to all the caregivers and staff at White Oak of Lancaster and Lancaster Grove, who provided him with such attentive and loving care.

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