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Bill Loveday Obituary
Knoxville, TN
CM Sgt. (Ret.) Bill B. Loveday, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at UT Medical Center. Mr. Loveday was a member of the U.S. Air Force and the Tennessee Air National Guard for 40 years. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for many years. He was proud to wear the U.S. Air Force Uniform, which he did for patriotic services at church and for fallen military friends. Mr. Loveday was also a member of the Tennessee Sheriff's Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Myrtle Loveday; sisters, Shirley Jett and Helen Howell. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Bobbie J. Loveday; son, Jeff Loveday; precious granddaughter, Abby Elizabeth Loveday; sisters, Betty (Pete) Peterson, Linda Loveday; brother, Bob (Lois) Loveday; and many, much loved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home. The funeral service for Mr. Loveday will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kent Williams, officiating. Entombment will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery with full military honors. Honorary pallbearers will be his military buddies both living and those who have gone on before him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Loveday
Terry Livingston
August 3, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Billy. Just know the Lord will never place a burden on you which you cannot tolerate.
Nelson Gibson
August 3, 2016
Bobbie, Linda, and Bob,
My prayers are with you and your families as you celebrate the life of your husband / brother.
Lois Irwin
August 2, 2016
My prayers are with your family. Billy was a kind man and I had the pleasure of serving with him in the Guard. The photos show a life well lived. It's so hard to give up those we love. May the Lord be with you during this time and in the days ahead of you.
August 2, 2016
Bobbie, we're keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Sincerely,
Paul and Lesli Webb
August 2, 2016
Love and prayers to each family member.
Jim & Judy Morgan & family
Chattanooga TN
Roger Allen
August 2, 2016
We will miss the old stories of him and my father in law, Buddy Glenn, in the Air Force. We will also miss the visits to our dealership to just hang out with us. He was such a great friend to our family. Our prayers our with you all.
August 2, 2016
We are praying for your family during this difficult time. Randy and Amy King
Deann Dyke
August 1, 2016
Our neighborhood will never be the same without seeing Bill's smiling face. He will be greatly missed. Sending prayers to his precious family. Jackie, Deann and Jessie Dyke
Tom Williams
August 1, 2016
Bill was a kind and gentle man. " Precious in the eyes of God is the Death of His Saints." Psalms 116:15.
Linda Randolph
August 1, 2016
We love you and you are in our prayers.
Linda Loveday
August 1, 2016
I'm sure going to miss you my precious brother but what a grand reunion when you entered heaven yesterday. I love you
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