James Dwight Glover Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Dwight Glover, 79 Okeechobee – James Dwight Glover died May 29, 2022. He was born March 1, 1943 in Fulton County, Illinois to Harold Glover and Dora (DuBois) Glover. James had many interests and hobbies in his time here. First and foremost was his love of God and witnessing for Jesus. He was a member of the Local 974 Skill-Trades, a committee member for UAW 974 Skill-Trades for several years until his retirement. He considered it a privilege to work for the Creation Museum in Branson, MO, where he spoke on God’s love and salvation through Christ Jesus, which led several people to Jesus. At an early age, James developed a calling for classical music and the desire to play it. He did this and went on to teach many others the art of classical guitar and reading music for many years. He devoted many nights to entertaining residents in nursing homes and VFS’s. James also had a love for Mustang horses, which he was able to break and ride on many trail rides. One of his many loves included his white German shepherd, Beau, they had a bond, so few are privileged to have. James was a builder of homes, all built by hand, by himself with a shovel and wheelbarrow. He had a knack for wood carving and painting, he loved old cars, he could take a car and rebuild it from the floorboard up. He built a sawmill to cut his own lumber, played baseball, loved fishing and boating, oh how he loved his coffee. He was truly a man’s man. One of James’ biggest life achievements was knowing he had instilled many of his qualities, beliefs, and work ethics into his three children, who will then pass them on to their children and for generations to come. James had a very full life. Mr. Glover was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Fredrick Glover and Dora Adena (DuBois) Glover; brothers, Norman Fredrick and Jack Dale; sisters, Alice June Glover and Sharon Joan Garcia; and granddaughter, Kathleen Ann (Glover) Wurth. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Debbie Ann Glover, of Okeechobee; sons, Michael Lee Glover (Sonia), of Norwich, CT, and James “Bo” Dwight Glover, Jr. (Lisa), of Okeechobee; daughter, Michelle Marie Mekoliavitch (Brian), of Lincoln Park, MI; five grandchildren, Trevor Foster Glover, Brian K. Mekoloavotch, Taylor Mekoloavotch, Christopher James Glover, and Courtney (Glover) Perez; seven great granddaughters; brother, Walter David Glover(Rose), of Ellenton, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Right to Life or a charity of your choice. No services to be held at this time. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

James Dwight Glover

March 1, 1943 - May 29, 2022

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