Richard was a lifelong resident of Benton, born on March 10, 1942, the son of James and Jamima (Irby) Glover. Richard graduated from Benton High School in 1960. He joined the United States Navy in 1961. Richard was a proud American, proud to have served his country, proud of the armed forces and loved the American flag. Richard was a retired coal miner. He was known for his witty sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cheryl (Hottensen), daughter Amanda Rone (Jason), son Daniel Glover (Marci) and two grandchildren, Keegan and Kinley Glover who are the light of his life, sisters Dixie Simmons, Janetta Marteney and sister-in-law Francis Glover, several nieces and nephews, many great friends and grand dog Coco Lee.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; two half brothers Jimmy and Jack Glover and one half sister Peggy Glover.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Monday, November 19, 2018, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Minor, officiating.
Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the United States Navy Honors.
Memorial donations in memory of Richard can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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