In Memory of Judge David M. "Mac" Glover (Per Curiam)
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Cite as 2019 Ark. App. 199 ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS IN MEMORY OFJUDGE DAVID M (MAC)GLOVER PER CI,IRIAM It is with some irony that David McGee (Mac) Glover was bom in Texas, not Arkansas, because the accomplishments that he amassed since calling the Natural State his home were completed with a seemingly supernatural ease. Here is the short list: Eagle Scout, three-sport letterrnan and student body president of Malvern High School, which did not fully satisfy his interest in govemance, so he decided to become student body president of the Universiry ofArkansas at Fayetteville, rvhere he rn,ould also graduate from law school. (Of his rwo degrees from Northwest Arkansas the judge has quipped, "l am an outstanding mediocre gaduate.") Perhaps having some sort of leadership trifecta in mind, Judge Glover would later serve as the Arkansas Bar Association President After more than three decades in private practice in Malvern as a third-generation lawyer, an opponunity to sit on the court of appeals arrived when he was elected to serve in 2004. Since that privileged event, Judge Glover has ably and efEciently worked to advance the cause ofJustice during a full fourteen years ofservice o:1 this by conference. Case by case. Week in, week court. Conference out. Frortl day one until his tenure ended unexpectedly, thejudge possessed a studious but practical turn of mind and a heart for the court's members and staff. Judee Glover kept a small sign in his chanrber office, perched on a bookshelf,, which reads: I WANT TO HELP YOU OUT WHICH WAY DID YOU CONIEIN The judge, of course, would always welcome colleagues not show them the door! Speaking of doon, the judge's chamber opened early in the morning and did not close undl day's end. And rvhether you entered to confer with thejudge about a ca,se vote or draft opinion, sought the assistance or company of his excellent stafl or just hoped to benefit from the endless pot of coffee, everyone has always been welcomed. Though even a short list of his accomplishmen$ can rrigger pangs of enly, Judge Glover's preeminent (and innate) talent was his abilirv to relate to people and bring them together. I[ the law was his vocatron, people were his passion. A devoted and loving husband of 51 years, a doting father and grandfather, and a loyal ftend, thejudge loved and enjoyed people. And they returned the sentiment-some more than and some less than the treasured canines he has helped care for and shown inside the Justice Building now and then. To Judge Glover's family, we thank you for sharing this great man with us' The joyful memories' You are in dme with him has passed too quickly; but we rvill hold tast to ourthoughtsandPrayersandwillremainthere.Thejudgeforgedalegacyofwhichall Gloven and Fortners mty justifiably boast' is gone' Let us dwell not on the To the bench and bar, one of the best among us loss but on the best traits that Mac Glover exuded as lawycr and judge: a strong work ethic' a disarming and self-effacing sense of humor, an abiding interest in othen, and a deep appreciation for how the legal profession alfects people's lives. To the People of the State of Arkansas, for most of his liGJudge Glover served his schools, his church, his communiry, his profession, and most importantly his family and friends. Having had the honor of sitting with him on this court, we wish to tell you in no unceftain terms thatJudge Glover fulfilled the Oath of Oftice with energy, excellence, and fideliry to its letter and spirit. We thank you, the People who nvice placed the judge on this court, for allowing us the chance to work with because Judge him. The court of appeals is better David McGee Glover was here. Finally, to Mac, our colleague and flriend: We miss you. Rita W. Gmber, ChiefJudge obert J. Gladwin Vaught
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