Gene Glover

Gene Glover, 85, of Independence, Mo., passed away December 2, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Lee's Summit, Mo. He was born December 2, 1935, in Russellville, Mo. Gene served in the US Army from 1958-1960, in the 35th armored division in Earlingen, Germany. He was an avid roller skater until he turned 70. Gene was a retired bookbinder who enjoyed going to auctions, gardening, scrapping and building things like trailers, etc. He was preceded in death by his parents: Archie and Delpha (West) Glover. Gene is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Betty (Ritchie) Glover and daughter: Tammy Glover of the home; his younger sister: Marita Glover of Branson, Mo. He will be deeply missed by many friends and family. To keep everyone safe, no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Royer's New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Mo. 816-796-8600