Richard Allen Glover, age 59, of Mannington, WV passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at UPMC-Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born July 23, 1959 in Fairmont, WV, a son of Richard Lee “Ipp” Glover and his wife Libby and the late Janice Kay Yoho Glover.
In addition to his father, Richard is survived by his wife Cathy Mary Noshagya Glover of Mannington, WV with whom he was married to for 35 years having wed on December 3, 1983; three children, Michael A. Glover and wife Sarah Ripoli Glover and their daughter Delaney Glover of Hurdle Mills, NC, Christy J. Glover Richardson and husband Mitchell and their daughter Reese Richardson of Fairmont, and Garrett A. Glover and great friend Timothy Ray of Morgantown; one brother, Roger L. Glover of Rachel, WV; 5 step-siblings, Cheri and Michael Hays of Mannington, Tonya and Larry Lodge of Mannington, Bo and Amy Metz of Morgantown, Joni and John Latocha of Mannington, and Jamie and Dan Trowbridge of Mannington; several nieces and nephews.
Richard was a Mannington High School graduate, Class of 1977. He played on the 1977 State Champion Football team and also played basketball. He was very active in the Mannington Elks Lodge having served as ER. He volunteered and raised money for veterans, children, and local schools. He coached little league baseball from T-Ball to Senior. He also coached Pop Warner football (Idamay and Mannington). He enjoyed watching WVU football and basketball. He worked for the Marion County Board of Education for 21 years as a caretaker of East-West Stadium and also as a painter. He loved all High School sports.
Family and friends will be received at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 2-8:00pm with an Elks Memorial service being held at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:00am with Pastor Greg Roth officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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I'm so sorry Christy and Cathy for your loss.I know this has really hit home with my dad (Alan). They had a lot of good times together that will forever be cherished. The last thing he saw before he went to sleep the night Ritchie passed was his grin. We love you all and are praying for you.
The Glover family has been a second family to me through my childhood. Rich was such a kind, gentle, funny, and caring man...but most of all a great dad. He will truly be missed.
Sorry to hear about Richie. He was a wonderful classmate and great guy. Hoping God guides his family to peace and blankets them with comfort. RIP Richie.❤️
CHRISTY So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you
Cathy, I am so sorry to read about your loss. I remember well when you guys met and got married back in 1983. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sally Yost (old pal from ECS and softball team)
My Mother and I want to send our sympathy to the Glover family. Richie was a good man! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Rose Masters
So sorry to hear. Would come if we could. Out of town
Richie was my neighbor in my high school years and I appreciated his friendship very much. Though I was not on any sport's team, he still would play basketball with my brother and I on the garage hoop. I found him kind to my brother, even though Jon was 3 years younger. That spoke volumes to me that he respected others and did not have a proud spirit. He was obviously athletic as I taught him to play ping pong one summer and by the end of the summer he was beating us all (his backspin was hard to return)! It spoke a lot to his character that at school he was the same person as he was in the neighborhood, including treating me as a friend at school among his friends from football and basketball. Rich will be missed. He was a good friend and an overall great guy. We will pray for Cathy and the whole family during this difficult season.
Richie was like a brother to me...We had the same birthday in July and we both loved the "Young and the Restless show and always asked each other about it.. He was sweetest, awesome man anybody would have the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by many who knew Richie......Believe one of God's Angel will be shining on all of us.
The hour of eleven has come too soon for an upstanding and generous member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Richard will truly be missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Deepest sympathies on your sudden loss.
So sorry Ipp and Libby for the loss of your son...
Richie was my friend, teammate, quarterback. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy to the family. We won’t be able to attend the services but our family will be thinking and praying for you all.
I am so sorry. I wish is been there for you more Kathy. You were there for me with my mother. If you need anything just call day or night. My prayers are with you.
My mom is Carol Mclain and step dad is Terry Mclain. I had the pleasure of meeting Richie last year while I was visiting my mom and step dad. Am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. God bless . Tamera Scearce.
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy and family. He will be missed but never forgotten . Always in our hearts