Carl Steven Glover, 86, of 2714 Tryon courthouse Rd., died Dec. 20, 2010 at the Robin Johnson House.
Mr. Glover was born on October 23, 1924 in Gaston Co. a son of the late James Lawrence and Margaret Waters Glover. He was a retired postal Supervisor and retired welding instructor at Gaston College. Carl was an active and faithful member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School director, Deacon, and choir member for over 50 years. He faithfully served his country in the US Army and was a member of the Last Man Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Beam Glover, and four brothers and sisters Price Glover, Viola Hudspeth, Ruth Lewis, and Lillian Hinkle.
Survivors include his children Gail G. Allen and husband Sam of Bessemer City, Beth G. Toney and husband Jimmie of Bessemer City, and Richard S. Glover and wife Lisa of Bessemer City, four grandchildren ErinToney Neuschaefer and husband Kevin of Cary, Justin Toney of Bessemer City, Josh Glover of Raleigh, and Brady Glover of Bessemer City., one great grandchild Leighton Neuschaefer, and a sister Bertha G. Lewis of Raleigh.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Fain Farmer officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 PM at Carpenter’s Funeral Home and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, 5306 Dallas Cherryville Hgh., Bessemer City, NC 28086 or to Gaston County Hospice, 258 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054.
