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James Edward Love Sr.

James Edward Love Sr. obituary

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James Love Obituary

Love James Edward Love Sr., 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 2, 1931 in Mullens, WV to James and Malana Love. James will be sadly and sorely missed by his family and all that he crossed paths with. A beloved son and father, he made the choice to defend our country by serving in the Korean War. He worked and retired from The Ohio State University. James is survived by his two children son, James (Toyia) Edward Love, Jr.; and daughter, Dianna Love; step-children, Bonnie (Arthur) Godfrey, Toya Dillard, Angela (Randy) Peppers, Glenn Rucker, Oren Rucker and Brett Rucker; grandchildren, Rickey Godfrey Jr, Misty (Tony) Brazell, Ashley (Duane) Gordon, Antoine Love, Reshaun Godfrey Sr. and Jeremy Love; great-grandchildren, Rickey Godfrey II, Trevor Akins, Brooklynn Love, Tony Brazell, Reshaun Godfrey Jr., Antonio Brazell and Braelynn Gordon. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 9-11 a.m. in the chapel at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. Graveside service will begin at 11:15 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Avenue. Visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits to sign James' online memory book.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2016.

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Michael Harper

October 21, 2016

Jim Love was a good Union member CWA Local 4501 and an excellent co-worker he will be missed by all that knew him

October 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers and my mom Linda sends her condolences also.

April and family

October 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Jamie, Diane and family you are all in my prayers. May you feel God's love during this difficult time.

rod may

October 18, 2016

So sorry for your lose. I worked with your dad at OSU for 12 years. God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow and always.

Terryl Davis

October 18, 2016

My heart goes out to you the son and daughter of James I worked with Jim in the electric shop at OSU we had some great times together he was our driver and then was assign to our electrical crew where he made electrician 2 Jim was very well liked and he will be missed. Put your faith in the lord and he will see you thru. God bless the entire family

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