Jimmy Ray Glover

Friday, February 27, 1942 - Thursday, March 10, 2016

Mr. Jimmy Ray Glover of Slocomb passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Kelley Place in Enterprise. He was 74.   

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday March 13, 2016 at Union Baptist Church with Rev. David Williford and Rev. Winford Gulledge officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Slocomb directing. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that you honor Jimmy's memory with your contribution to the Alzheimer's Resource Center, PO Box 1170, Dothan, AL 36302. 

Mr. Glover was born February 27, 1942 in Dale County to the late Carlton W. and Myrtle Louise Bradley Glover. Jimmy was a dedicated servant of Christ, truly possessed a selfless spirit and had a passion for music. He was a member of the Union Singers for many years, sang in the choir and was a talented soloist. His ministry included serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Union Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. Jimmy volunteered his time at local nursing homes singing the gospel as well as in area churches. He was a loving husband, devoted father and adoring grandfather who will be dearly missed. 

In addition to his parents, one brother, Kenneth Glover preceded him in death. 

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sandra Williford Glover, Slocomb; one daughter, Melissa Cole (Michael), Dothan; one son, Ronnie Glover (Stephanie), Gig Harbor, Washington; five grandchildren: Katie Skinner (Jarrod), James Michael Cole, Kara Glover, Isabella Glover and Savannah Glover; siblings, Robert Earl Glover (Glenda), Dothan, Carlease Moss (Loyd), Hartford, Pat Tomlin, Wicksburg, Bradley Glover, Dothan and Frankie Thomley (Larry); several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.