|
|
glovernet.org A website devoted to the Howard Clarke & Fannie Jones Glover descendents. Remember the family pictures? The family has grown so much that it is difficult to keep up with everyone. Let's not lose touch with our roots!
|
|
Tree dedicated in memory of longtime Newnan attorney
Published 9/10/03 Assistant News Editor A laurel oak was dedicated to the memory of longtime Newnan attorney J. Littleton Glover Sr. on Tuesday morning in downtown Newnan. The tree stands at the southwest corner of the Court Square -- in the shadow of the Coweta County Courthouse, a block from the late Glover's former law office and in sight of Central Baptist Church, where he worshipped throughout his life. The tree was given by Harry Camp. Camp, a senior at Dartmouth College, is the son of U. S. District Court Judge Jack T. Camp and Liz Camp of Coweta County. Several members of the Camp and Glover families gathered for the ceremony at the tree site, along with others who knew Glover. County Commissioner Robert Wood spoke of Glover's "contributions to the county" and suggested that a portrait of Glover be placed in the courthouse. Liz Camp gave a brief biographical sketch of Litt Glover who was born in Newnan on April 6, 1911, one of nine children of Howard Clarke Glover and Fannie Virginia Jones Glover. He was named for his mother's brother, John Littleton Jones. Glover's family ran a dry goods store in Newnan, among other business interests. They lived at 45 College St., the current home of Lee and Belinda Parks. Litt Glover Sr. graduated from the University of Virginia in 1932 and earned his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1935. Among those studying with him in Athens were a future governor and senator, Herman Talmadge, and a future U. S. attorney general, Griffin Bell. When he finished law school, "it had been his intention to go to Atlanta to practice," Mrs. Camp said. Because of the Depression, however, there were no jobs, so he put out his shingle in his hometown. "Business was slow," Mrs. Camp said, recounting that she had been told receipts for the first year totalled $500. Glover's son, Litt Jr., who attended the ceremonies, said the figure "may be a little exaggerated." Business was so slow Newnan lawyers "practiced law in the morning and played cards all afternoon," Mrs. Camp said. To supplement the income from his law practice, Glover oversaw farming interests in the Handy community. In 1937, he entered into a partnership with Lem Poole to sell mules. At mid-career, Glover had serious surgery. That circumstance "changed his law practice forever," Mrs. Camp saiod. "A younger lawyer named Welborn Davis filled the breach during Mr. Litt's convalescence," Mrs. Camp said. Glover never forgot Davis's competence, professionalism and dedication which kept the practice alive, and they became partners. Glover was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. He served at no cost as the attorney for the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes, putting together a contract for the children's agency the day before he died. Mrs. Camp said Glover did "hundreds of thousands of dollars of what we today would call 'pro bono' work" for the children's home, but Glover saw it as a duty to give back for "the betterment of his community and fellow citizens." He served on the Newnan Water and Light Commission and on the boards of Newnan Federal Savings and Loan, now Branch Bank and Trust; and of Manufacturers/First National Bank, now Wachovia. Carl Miller, who was general manager of Newnan Water and Light for many years, spoke of Glover's service. He remembered them having a difference of opinion and Glover telling him that they could disagree and still like each other. "He had a way of teaching things," Miller said. Glover was not known for being effusive, and Miller said he well remembered the day Glover told him, "You know how I feel about you." Harold Hammond, who served with Glover on the Manufacturer's/First bank board, said Glover "was always there" when he was needed. Glover was president of the Newnan Rotary Club and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Newnan Board of Education. He was an avid golfer. Glover died June 28, 2000. Several people gathered for the program shared memories. Wood remembered visiting County Attorney Mitch Powell at Glover and Davis one day and the flurry that erupted when it was discovered Wood had parked in Glover's parking place. "Mitch came and got me," Wood said, recalling the urgency to get his car moved. "Mitch was sweating." Jack Camp noted Glover was a practicing attorney for 65 years. "He did what he wanted to do, and he did it serving his family and his community and his church," Jack Camp said. Ann Glover Parrott spoke of her cousin. "I miss Litt so. I depended upon him for good advice. I think about him quite often," she said. "He was more than just a first cousin. He was a tremendous help to me." Litt Glover Jr. expressed thanks on behalf of his family for the tree planting. "We all appreciate this very, very much," he said.
|