Robert Ashley Lovelace
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His career began in the tough Chicago rail yards of Norfolk & Western (NS). He and his family would move several times as his career advanced to the executive level and he set operational standards in excellence. He was committed to a healthy lifestyle and focused on weightlifting during his arduous work-related travel away from his family. Robert would eventually attain national and world weightlifting titles and sponsor weightlifting meets for others.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert J. Lovelace and Janice B. Lovelace. He is survived by his daughter, Christin O'Rourke (Mike); son, Scott Lovelace (Becky); sisters, Diane Hylton (Jay), Debra Lovelace (Charles Spencer); brother, David Lovelace; nephew, J.R. Hylton (Roxie); grandchildren, Quinn and Kensley O'Rourke, Addie and Aliza Lovelace.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Robert's name to the American Diabetes Association.
Services are still pending, please check back for further details. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel. (540)366-0707.
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