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 & building things like trailers, etc.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Archie & Delpha (West) Glover. 

Gene is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Betty (Ritchie) Glover & daughter: Tammy Glover of the home; His younger sister: Marita Glover of Branson, MO. 

He will be deeply missed by many friends & family.  To keep everyone safe, no services are planned at this time.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600