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Lance Love Obituary


LANCE LEE LOVE, 67, of Ona died Saturday, August 26, 2023, at home. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service mail carrier and a U.S Navy veteran. Lance was born March 24, 1956, the son of Alfreida Love of Huntington and the late Donald Love. Lance was the ultimate handyman and loved working on home improvement projects and his yard when he wasn't cheering for the Cincinnati Bengals. Lance also is survived by wife Tammy Love; a daughter, Adriane (Jon) Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a son, Shane Love (fiancée Alli) of Huntington, a granddaughter, Sydney Miller of Pittsburgh; a sister, Sheila (Mickey) Johnson of Huntington; brother-in-law David (Ronda) Meehling of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Christine Blankenship of Charlotte, N.C.; and numerous nephews and nieces and extended family. Lance requested that he be cremated and there be no service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Judy

March 24, 2024

He is gone but never to be forgotten!!! Happy Birthday Lance. Miss you and all our 40 some years of memories. Steve and Judy Gosnay.

Bobbi Carr

August 31, 2023

Lance was a wonderful mailman who became a good friend. Then I had his kids in school. He raised a couple of great kids and was a great parent to work with.
So sorry for your loss.
He will surely be missed.

Kimberly Rehak

August 31, 2023

Adriane- so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace.

Gail Roberts Detrick

August 29, 2023

I remember when Lance was just a little boy following Sheila around her house or when we would go to her grandparents next door..Sheila and I were very good friends during Jr. High school at Lincoln Jr, and my mom Nova Jean Withrow Roberts and Lance´s mom Sis were very good friends growing up.. prayers for his family and friends

Amanda Adkins, and Landon

August 29, 2023

35 years of childhood memories that my family and his family shared ! I am so glad I was able to experience so many years with the family! Love you Tammy, Adriane, Jon , Sydney and Shane!

Jim Thurston

August 29, 2023

Saddened to learn of Lance's passing. It was a a pleasure to have known him while growing in Huntington . My condolences to Mrs. Love, Sheila, Mickey and entire family during this difficult time .

Jim Thurston
Melbourne, Florida

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