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Stephen Lovejoy Obituary

LOVEJOY Stephen Ray Lovejoy, born September 16, 1960, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West. He was employed with Vitran Express. Preceded in death by mother Larie Lovejoy, sister Laura Lovejoy, granddaughter Kennedy Devereaux, nephew Eric Crooks. Survived by wife, Traci Lovejoy; children, Amy (Jimmie) Neal, Ashley Parsons, Stephen Lovejoy II, Kaci Lovejoy and Tessa Lovejoy; father, Virgil Lovejoy; siblings, Vicki (Leonard) Crooks, Betty (Stan) Lovejoy-Chaney, Mary Lovejoy and Michael (Angela) Lovejoy; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Wesley Chapel.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2011.

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tessa love joy

March 3, 2012

I will never forget you daddy. I love you. love, tessa.

Jack & Sue Albright

December 9, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Nikki Chaney

December 9, 2011

Betty, Dad, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for strength and peace for all of you. We love you guys, and are here if you guys need anything. Again, so sorry.

LOVE,
Nikki Chaney (Katelyn Dugan, Madee Osborn, Richard, Emily, William, Kylie, and David Dunn)

betty lovejoy chaney

December 8, 2011

Amy,Ashley,and,Stephen,your dad would be so proud of you.You kept your heads high and focused on doing the right thing for your father.I know it was one of the hardest things that you ever have had to do.Know that your dad loved you, and that each of you were created out of true love.He never lost sight you all were his children.He would have been so proud of all that you had done for him in this most difficult time.All of the funeral arrangements,all staying close, leaning on one another for strenght and love.You will always be appreciated for doing right for my big brother.Love to you all!Rest now Steve, your worries are over, you are finally free!

DEBBIE SPARKS

December 8, 2011

TO THE LOVEJOY FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. AND YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYS.

Traci Scott Cosgrove-Lyles

December 8, 2011

Steve, sorry to hear of your passing. You will be greatly missed.

Traci Scott Cosgrove-Lyles

December 8, 2011

Steve, sorry to hear of your passing. You will be greatly missed.

tessa lovejoy

December 7, 2011

Dear Daddy, I really miss you alot. You will always be in my heart like i am in your heart. When you see God, tell him i said hello. You will always be with me, stephen, and kaci. I love you!

Stan Chaney

December 7, 2011

You were not only my brother-in-law you were my friend.Betty and l enjoyed the time we spent together this past year.From Tanner curling up on your lap and putting you asleep to cruisen the park lookin for women.l will take care of Betty,the girls,and Stephen with my life.l promise.l will miss you!

steffon & chris mc dowell

December 6, 2011

rest in peace Steve,i miss you already

Kaci Lovejoy

December 6, 2011

i will love you alway nobody can take that away NOBODY
love
kaci

December 6, 2011

Betty, Amy and The Lovejoy Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy and He's going to be missed. Sending lots of Love and Prayers your way. Tina Swaggerty-Peters ad Family

Dana & Connie Thompson

December 6, 2011

It's never easy losing a family member, may God watch over each and every one of you. We Love You! Dana & Connie

Ramona Failes

December 6, 2011

To the Lovejoy family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this time of need.

December 6, 2011

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
BECKY&CHUCK OXIER

Rachael Johnson

December 5, 2011

I knew Steve through my neighbour and he was a very kind, funny, gentle man. He gave my four year old a bike to help him learn to ride without training wheels. My son adores that bike now and refuses to ride anything else. I hope Steve got a chance to see him ride it. I could never say thank you enough. His friends miss him dearly and their hearts are heavy. I hope all those who were touched by Steve will find comfort in his peace and happiness in his memories.

Mary, Bill Albright

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Albright Kevin Hamilton

December 5, 2011

May God comfort all of the Lovejoy Family in this time of need.

Racheal Mcdaniels

December 5, 2011

An Angel has gained his wings! With all this rain I would say that grandma and mom was over joyed to have u with them! You will be missed so much! R.I.P UNCLE STEVE! LOVE YOU

Janet Howell

December 5, 2011

I will always remember baby sitting your brother and sisters while you went to Mexico and having Steve lock me out of the house because he was mad that I took up for Betty against him. He had that Lovejoy temper but grew into a decent man despite it...lol...he will be sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. I love you all.

Ellen Summers-Baugh

December 5, 2011

Amy, Words can't make it any better, However you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.

December 5, 2011

Amy our thoughts and prays go out to you and your family, I love you and if you need anything please let us know . Love cassie and Garrett zedlitz

Cathy Hartley/Duncan

December 5, 2011

Vicki,May the Lord comfort you and your Family through your loss, and replace sorrow with joyful memories. You are in my constant prayers.

Betty Lovejoy-Chaney

December 5, 2011

Bubba...I will miss you every day of my life,you were not just my big brother you were my protecter, teacher,my safe haven,my friend, my go to man,what in the world am I going to do without you?I love you so much.May you now find peace and be comforted to know you are now with your mom,sister, loved ones and friends that you have seen go before you..I will sure miss how funny you were and how much you enjoyed getting a rise out of me..Rest now...I will see you again!I love you!

VICKIE NICKELL-FRAZIER

December 5, 2011

VICKI AND MARY, BETTY IM SADDEN FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER STEVE FOR HIS ONERY LAUGH.YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS

denise kirk

December 5, 2011

sincere symphathy to the family may god comfort all of you through these hard times

Janet & Cam Crooks - Black

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stering & Anna Slone

December 5, 2011

We are sorry for the loss of Steven. Thoughts and Prayers are with Uncle Roy and family.

Mike Stone

December 5, 2011

It was an honor to know Steve.. He will be missed by all that knoew him.

Tiffany Cummings

December 5, 2011

RIP uncle Steve...sadly missed!!! We love you!!

Pam & Hud Haley

December 5, 2011

Thinking of Roy and the entire family during your time of loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies, and we hope your loving memories of Steve will bring you comfort.

Kim Mitchell Curtis Hamilton

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Lovejoy family. RIP Big Steve.

Marty Reynolds

December 5, 2011

Sorry for the loss of my cousin, your son, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. May God bless all of you.

Kathy Hawkins

December 5, 2011

The Lovejoy family-I am very sorry for your Loss. Steve will be greatly missed!!!

loretta king-harvey

December 5, 2011

Loretta LU King-Harvey
I am going to miss his laugh... i will never forget that laugh....
he would do something to make me sooo mad, then give me that laugh ...and i could no longer be mad at him...so sorry for your loss,,, all of us have lost a good man...

Diane McDowell Weaver

December 5, 2011

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother

Joyce Van Gundy

December 5, 2011

Vicki, I`m so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

PATRICK FERNANDEZ

December 5, 2011

A GOOD MAN.SAD SAD DAY HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY .TO THE FAMILY;SORRY FOR THE LOSS.STEVE SLEEP WELL I WILL WATCH OUT FOR THE GIRLS ;BYE BRO .

rebecca juniper

December 5, 2011

Sorry for your loss

TRACEY MEDLIN

December 5, 2011

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruth Hoffman Lowry

December 4, 2011

To the Lovejoy family,
I am so at a loss for words to help ease the suffering you are going through. I know that Steve meant so much to each of you and his passing has left a large hole in your hearts.I hope that memories of your times together bring you each some comfort in the days ahead. I pray that God find a way to help heal each of you from this heartbreak. Steve's suffering on this Earth is over now...he will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. May God bless all of you.

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