Leon Robert Lovett

Leon Robert Lovett obituary, Del City, OK

Leon Robert Lovett

Leon Lovett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home and Chapel on Mar. 11, 2026.
Leon Robert Lovett, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was born

on May 22, 1957, and will be remembered as a kindhearted man whose warmth and love for

others touched many lives.

Leon truly loved people and had a special way of making those around him smile. He

was known for giving the very best hugs and for his gentle, welcoming spirit. Music brought

him great joy, especially country and western music, and he loved spending time listening to

his favorite songs. Leon also enjoyed flowers and plants and appreciated the beauty found

in the simple things in life.

He loved going out to eat and spending time with family and friends, sharing laughter

and good conversation. Christmas was one of his favorite times of the year, and he

especially enjoyed decorating Christmas trees and celebrating the season with loved ones.

Leon had a very big heart and was known for his forgiving nature. He believed in

showing kindness, giving respect, and treating others with compassion. Throughout his life

he faced and overcame many obstacles, yet he continued to rise above them with strength,

love and grace.

For the past eight years, Leon lived with his sister, where he became a cherished

source of companionship and support in the home.

Leon is survived by his loving sisters, Billie, Della, Shirley, Judy, Jeannie, and Vicki,

along with numerous nieces and nephews who will forever cherish his memory.

Though he will be deeply missed, Leon's kindness, warmth, and loving spirit will live

on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Service Announcement

Services to celebrate the life of Leon Robert Lovett will be held at 2:00 p.m.,

Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel in

Moore, Oklahoma.

Following the service, Leon will be laid to rest at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City,

Oklahoma.

Family and friends are invited to attend and share in honoring Leon's life and memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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