Serving Families in Their Time of Sorrow

Howard Leonard Glover, Sr. (October 21, 1948 – October 2, 2023)

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 412 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville

Visitation: Friday, October 13, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
412 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Eatonville, Florida

Obituary:

Howard Leonard Glover, Sr., 74, of Orlando, departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023. Bubba, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 21, 1948 in Winter Park, FL to the late Thelma and Arthur Glover. Howard graduated from Hungerford Prep High School and later attended Florida A&M University, Tallahassee.

Howard enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1974. During his military service, he faught in the Vietnam war and earned a National Defense Service Medal, in addition to a Vietnam Service Medal. After his military service, he worked as a landscaper.

Howard was a dedicated family man. He loved spending time with his beloved grandchildren and attending family gatherings. He instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all of his children and family to follow. Bubba was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Dawson Glover; 4 daughters, Toshia (Teddy) Parrish, Turkessa Glover, Jaimi Glover, Briana Glover; 6 sons, Antonio (Tamara) Glover, Howard (Aperal) Glover Jr., Brandon Glover, Jarius Glover, Jamauri Glover, Jarrelle Glover; 4 sisters, Jeanelle (Theotis) Bronson, Rosemary (Melvin) Webb, Merrill (Judson) Glover-Gamble, Tina Rutherford; 3 brothers, Arthur (Sally) Glover, Walter (Gina) Glover, Jerome Glover; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 AM at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 412 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville with Reverend Aubrey Hayslip, officiating. Interment: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, FL with full military honors.

7 Comments

  • Evangelist, Wanda Posted October 12, 2023 6:32 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to the entire Family.
    Evangelist Wanda Swift-Wilson
    And Son Reginald Harden

  • Minister Rufus & Michelle Daniels Posted October 13, 2023 2:15 am

    Our hearts are with the Glover family. He was truly one of God’s warriors, one of God’s faithful servants and a dear friend in the community. He is going to be missed. We’re praying for comfort and strength in your time of bereavement. 🙏🙏

  • Eric Nickens Posted October 13, 2023 1:49 pm

    My wife and I are praying for your entire family during this difficult time. Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

  • Wilhemina Shane Avery Posted October 13, 2023 2:17 pm

    My deepest sympathies to the entire Glover family. Howard Glover will be remembered for his giving heart/ Encouraging words/ Huge smile/Loving/ calm spirit. A Loving husband/Amazing Uncle/Dedicated Loving Father. Thank you Howard Glover for your service. Well done sir♥️( Shane Avery/ Lawrenceville Ga)

    • Daffine Mims Clavier Posted October 14, 2023 3:26 am

      My sympathy and prayers are with you. May you find strength and comfort in knowing that God is with you always.

  • Linda Shanks Posted October 14, 2023 7:21 am

    We are sending our condolences from Chicago Illinois. Our prayers are with the Glover ‘s Family during this time of sorrow. RIH! Cousin Howard! Gone but never forgotten!

    Your Loving Family,
    Linda, Deborah,Norman, Michael, Ricky & Lexes

  • Francina Watkins Posted October 18, 2023 3:37 am

    Condolences to the Glover Family
    Howard thanks for serving in the U.S. Army
    RIP

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