~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Robert
T. Glover
July 29, 1936 - December 26, 2024
From friends & colleagues: obituary for Robert T. Glover of Orange Park
FL
Robert T. Glover quietly passed away at his home
December 26, 2024, after a long, varied and satisfying life. Robert joined the
marines on his 17th birthday and served honorably. After the marines, he spent
a few years as an electrician and an aircraft mechanic prior to getting his
commercial pilot rating. He was a corporate co-pilot for Winn Dixie and
Atlantic Coastline Railroad before joining Southern Airways where he
distinguished himself with his excellent pilot skills and his quick sense of
humor. He remained a pilot with Southern through a series of mergers before
retiring as Captain from Northwest airline.
After retiring, he enjoyed his ranch in Lee, FL,
working with his cows and flying his plane. In 1992, he got involved in
Madison, FL politics leading the “Save Our Counties” organization, which
successfully stopped a hazardous waste facility from being built in the county.
Robert ran for State Senate district 4 in 1994, nearly upsetting the incumbent.
He really enjoyed travelling around Florida and speaking his heart to fellow
Floridians.
In his later years, Robert moved back to the
Jacksonville area and filled his time with fishing, golfing and gardening.
Robert was preceded by his brother, Houston
Glover, and by his son, Robert T. Glover, Jr.
Survivors include his siblings, Mary Reese, Angela
Boettcher, Helen Keene, Richard Glover, Henry Glover, and Dewayne Glover; his
children, LaTreva Pounds, Travis Glover, and Billy Glover. As well as many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held on his behalf January 19,
2025, from 3pm to 6pm at
2778 Holly Point Rd. West, Orange Park, FL
Come by, raise a glass and reminisce.
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/34295670/robert-t-glover
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