Pastor Emeritus

Norvel Glover

Pastor Emeritus Norvel Glover was born January 7, 1940, to Luke and Annie Glover in Vinegar Bend, AL. He is proceeded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. He married the love of his life, Ada Lee Bend who he affectionately called "Shug" in 1962 after meeting her during a rehearsal for the quartet group the Trumpet Aires. He enlisted in the Army early on just after marrying Ada Bend, and had several jobs to make ends meet before he joined the workforce at Alcoa Aluminum company rising to the ranks of Supervisor before the plant shut down in the early 80's.

In the midst of trying to raise a family of four, Rev. Glover and his family were faithful members of the St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Leroy Simmons. While at St. Joseph, he served as a Sunday School teacher, and member of several auxiliaries such as the usher board, Vocal choir, L. Simmons Choir, and served as church financial secretary, chairman of Deacon Board, and headed up the junior deacons.

In 1977, he was ordained as a minister at St. Joseph. Little did he realize that 44 years later he would have so many accomplishments underneath his belt as a result of his work in the ministry. He became Pastor of the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in 1980 after serving as assistant Pastor under Rev. J.J. Dixon. During his time as Pastor, he has ordained several ministers and pastors, and has been nicknamed the "Unofficial Mayor of Prichard" due to his active role in the community.

Rev. Glover was a living testimony of a life of service and commitment as he dedicated 42 years as Pastor of the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Prichard, Alabama until his retirement on September 18, 2022.

Left to cherish his legacy and memories is his wife of 63 years, Ada Bend Glover; children: Gemma Joy (Jeffrey) Phillips, Davida Norrice (Samuel) Cunningham, Norvel Pernell (Teres) Glover and Chadwick Niles (Tonea) Glover; grandchildren: Britney (James) Finley, Brandon Campbell, Xavier (Jaylen) Glover, Ariana Glover, Samuel Cunningham, Jr., Keitrick Sewell, Deandra Cunningham, Chadwick Glover, Kenidi Glover, Jasmine (Devonte) Haralson and Devin Young; great grandchildren: Bailey Campbell, Kambrielle Campbell, Krosby Grandquest, Preston Campbell, James Finley, III, Kirsten Finley, Paris Glover and Rome Glover. A host of nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, church members and former coworkers.

Pastor Glover will lie in state at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 8:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Service. Interment will take place in the Gethsemane North Cemetery.