Lisborn Glore

Lisborn J. Glore
Lisborn J. Glore of Potosi, Missouri departed this life on Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Georgian Garden Nursing Center, Potosi, Missouri at the age of One Hundred and two Years and Seventeen Days. Lisborn was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri on Sunday, July 5, 1903 a son of the late Mary Louise (Politte) Glore and Robert Crawford Glore.
Lisborn was united in marriage to Norine Berniece Goodnight and they were blessed to have six children born to the union. Norine preceded her husband in death on December 7, 1982 at the age of Seventy-five years.
Lisborn is survived by his loving and devoted children: Three daughters, Betty Becker of St. Louis, Missouri; Glenda Adams of Dixon, Missouri and Mary Root and husband Edwin of Madison, Wisconsin; two sons, Larry Glore and wife Ruth of Potosi, Missouri, Perry Glore and wife Mary of Saint Louis, Missouri; Seven grandchildren, Steve, Jeff, Judy, Vickie, Sherri, Eddie and Jody; two step grandchildren, Kevin and Greg; seventeen great grandchildren; one great-great grandson and by many other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Lisborn was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Glore; daughter-in-law, Lorene Glore; son-in-laws, Raymond Becker and Albert Adams; three sisters, Irene, Eileen, Marie; six brothers, Charlie, Ben, Wilford, Tom, Lawrence and Leslie.
Prior to his retirement in the early 60's, Lisborn was employed by the Indian Creek Mining Company and then continued working as a gentleman farmer on his property.
Lisborn enjoyed baseball and working in his garden raising vegetables. He loved spending time in the out of doors hunting, fishing or just admiring the area. He would relax reading or working a word seek puzzle. Lisborn always took time out of his day to tune the radio to swap shop where he would listen or call in to buy, sell or trade trucks and tractors.
Lisborn was a remarkable person, not only for his longevity, but for the intensity and clarity of focus with which he lived his life. He had a great love for his family and his heart warmed and his eyes twinkled when the kids would come around. He will always be remembered for the love he shared.
Visitation was held Sunday, July 24, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Monday, July 25, 2005 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
Funeral service was held Monday, July 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Mike Jarvis officiating. Music was provided by Dedra and Ray Glore. Honoring their grandfather, the grandchildren, Judy Pearson, Steve Adams, Vickie Glore, Jeff Adams, Sherri Foster, Eddie Root and Jody Glore served their grandfather as Pallbearers.
Final prayers and burial was held Monday, July 25, 2005 at 11:15 AM at the Redbud Memorial Garden, Potosi, Missouri.
Services were entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.