Clarence Alton Love

Clarence Love CHESAPEAKE - Clarence Alton Love, 83, passed away July 7, 2009, in Chesapeake. He was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Goldston, N.C. He moved from Sanford, N.C., to South Norfolk in 1935, and then to Princess Anne County in 1946. He was the son of the late Mittie Yow Love and George Dobb Love. He was predeceased by his wife, Hattie Woodhouse Stone Love. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Christine Lancrain and husband Donald R. Lancrain Jr. of Virginia Beach; a brother, Eugene "Pete" Love of Norfolk; two sisters-in-law, Kate S. Jennette of Virginia Beach and Betty C. Stone of Danville, Va.; a brother-in-law, Ray C. Johnson of Nordland, Wash.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Love attended South Norfolk High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in the European Theatre. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 24 years. He was a member of Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church. A funeral will be held Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 2002 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Bob Randall. Burial will follow in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Linda Perry and her family for the care and kindness given to Mr. Love during the past months.