James Francis “Jim” Glover, 83, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:45 A.M. Friday March 9, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born July 21, 1934, in Lincoln, IL, the son of Ralph and Beulah (Tyler) Glover. He married Joyce Barnes on March 13, 1954 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Danville, IL. She survives in Hoopeston.
He is also survived by one daughter, Vicki Lynn (George) Glover-Atkins of Marion, IN; one son, Bradley Eugene Glover of Hoopeston, IL; sisters, Gwendolyn Glover Brown and Marcia Dobkins Smith both of Hoopeston, IL and twin sister, Joan Binkley of Champaign, IL; one brother, Ralph Lester Glover of Mountain Grove, MO; 4 grandchildren, Mandy Lynn Schunke Capp, Joy Lynn Paray Parker, Bradley James Glover, and Jamee Mae Coon; 8 great-grandchildren, Abagail, Madison, Logan, Austin, Jaxon, Armani, Payton, and Brayden; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers.
Jim worked at FMC in Hoopeston for forty years, until his retirement. He attended the First Church of God in Hoopeston and served as a past-president of the North Fork Conservation Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March 13, 2018 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL, with Pastor Hunter Tibbs officiating. Burial will follow.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Jim’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
