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LOVE Donald Lloyd Love, age 61, went home to the Lord Friday, May 11, 2007 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, OH. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and retired from DFAS in 1999 as a Division Chief. A member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, he served as Chairman of the Deacon Ministry for 12 years until his illness, and was President of the East 5th Avenue Business Association until December 2005; he was also Executive Director of South Community Development Corporation. Donald was a strong, faithful church and community leader, who believed in great faith, character, and integrity, along with leadership by example. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kimberly A. Love; mother, Henrietta Scroggins; father, Ivalee Love; son, Donald (Nickie) Love, II; daughters, Angela Love, Brandi Hunter; step-daughter, Ashley Harvey; step-son, Christian Williams; grandchildren, Jazmine, Jada, and Janae Love, Canaan Milligan; and sister, Elaine Gaines of Chicago, IL; and many other relatives and friends. Homegoing service 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 3161 E. 5th Ave., Rev. Michael D. Reeves, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, 10 a.m. until the start of services. Interment in Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, OH. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 14, 2007.

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Kimberly Love

June 4, 2007

To all Donalds' friends and business partners and co-workers, and church family I would like to thank you for being so precious and sharing your thoughts and love in your notes. All of you have been such a strength to me in the passing weeks, thank you for your prayers and as I continue to move forward I have found that all seem to say the same, he was a great teacher and inspiration to many. I have found that I walk in his teachings and habits on a daily basis now myself and because of his life my life is better! Thank you all for your support and love and prayers!

d p

May 17, 2007

Donald, will be missed he was fellow Chief at work and a friend.
I know he is in place of peace.

Gayle Warren-Calloway

May 16, 2007

The other day when I learned of Donald Love's passing I was simply said heartbroken. He was one of the most decent people that I have ever met. I guess I just thought that he would be around forever. In the short time that I knew him he sowed so much into my life. He believed in me and supported what God had placed on my heart to do for others and with his help my husband and I have been able to touch the lives of over 1000 people. The fact that he loved the Lord just made it easier to see his suffering end, but I will just miss being able to call him or meet for breakfast at Bob Evans whenever I need to discuss a new strategy or proposal. Especially when I didn't know what to do, he would not only tell you what to do but the Right thing to do. I thank God for Donald who was so appropriately named LOVE, because that is what he was to so many. Sister Kim I will be praying for you during this difficult time, but know that you are not alone in your loss. It is my hope that people will remember how I lived and what I've done with my life the way I so fondly remember those things about him.

Tricia Rivers

May 16, 2007

To the Family of Donald Love,

It was with great pleasure to work with Donald at The Home Depot. He was and will always be missed. May God bless you and your family.

Barbara Madry

May 16, 2007

When you think of life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

Dec. Love was a great inspiration and very dedicated to the teaching of God's word in the Sunday School Ministry. We have missed his prescence but know that his spirit will always be with us.

Our prayers are with the entire Love family.

Sunday School Ministry
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church

Barbara Williamson

May 16, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Pastor Christopher Thompson

May 15, 2007

We pray God's blessings, grace, and peace be with you in this time of celebrating the life of Deacon Love (that is how we know him).

THE CHURCH FAMILY

Deborah Steele

May 15, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the priviledge of working with your son years ago at DFAS on 5th Ave. Donald was a very thoughtful and kind hearted person. My prayers are with you and your family in your hour of need.

Karyn Jones

May 15, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes to the family. I had the privelege of working for Don, and he was a great man. Plus he was married to one of my best friends, Shela.
Kim, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and may god bless you and his family in the time of your sorrow.
Sincerely, Karyn Jones

William Dodson

May 15, 2007

My regrets and heartfelt sadness at the passing of my friend and brother Donald. I enjoyed our fellowship since meeting him some time ago and our shared interest in community development. I am proud of what he has done at SOUL CDC since then. Kim, you are in my prayers and I will miss him greatly.

Dennis & Connie Sowell

May 14, 2007

Dear Kim: Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you. God bless and be well.

sandi williams

May 14, 2007

sister kim & the love family. I'm very sorry about the passing of deacon love. my prayers be with you. & remember that God is with you, always. sis sandi williams, corinthian missionary baptist church.

David Hicks

May 14, 2007

My deepest sympathies and prayers.

May 14, 2007

Dear Family: My prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. As a co-worker with Donald,
I know he will be missed. May God
comfort you and keep in His care.

Shirley Benton
DFAS Columbus

Lois Monroe

May 14, 2007

To the family of Mr. Donald Love,
Please know that God makes no mistakes, and He knows all of His Children. Mr Love was among the many children of God. He will be missed by all who knew him. As a co-worker at DFAS I learned to respect Mr. Love for his intelligence, and his humbleness.
May God Bless You All.

Lois Monroe

Marlene Stanford

May 14, 2007

Dearest Kim and to the Love family,
The Nurses of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Deacon Donald Love. Deacon Love was truly a mighty warrior of the Most High God! We will remember Donald for his strength and dignity; for his love of God and his love for his fellow man; for his knowledge and his teachings of God's Word; and for the living example that he showed by being a true Christian man with integrity -- following the instructions of the Word of God. Donald carried himself in a way that truly portrayed that he is a child of God. Deacon Donald Love/my friend Donald, will be greatly missed by all of us; however, we are glad that our Father saw fit to take Donald from the sufferings of this world to go Home to the place where there is no more sickness, pain, suffering, or sorrow. We know you, the family, will miss him greatly. Please know that you are in our prayers; you are still our family; and we are here for you whenever you need us. We will be in touch.
With our love, The Nurses Ministry, Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church,
Marlene Stanford, Nurses Ministry President

Vivian Hunt

May 14, 2007

Please except my deepest sympathy, my prayers are with you and your family. Deacon Love was a very special man and God saw it not to let him suffer any more and called him home. The lord is there with you and will give you the strength you need in your time of grief.

Sister Vivian Hunt from Corinthian

John Raile

May 14, 2007

I have missed Don during is hospitalization. I was about to inquire about him, when I recieved the sad news. Don will be missed, but there is solace in the fact that he is in a better place.

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