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BORN
1951
DIED
2022
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William Lovelace Obituary
He was born in Punxsutawney on April 3, 1951, the son of the Martha (Davidson) Lovelace and Thomas L. Lovelace.
On June 22, 2001, he married Cathryn (Wingert) Sones.
They had 21 years of marriage, 30 years together, 20-1/2 years longer than anyone thought they would make it. Cathy survives.
William was a 1969 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School.
He drove coal and log trucks and worked as a heavy equipment operator, his "passion" of playing with the "big boy toys."
He was recently employed with Original Fuels.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Punxsutawney. He attended the Solid Rock Community Church in Big Run.
Although a little rough around the edges, he was a loving husband, a good provider and a hard worker.
He loved riding his Harley with his wife, gardening, hunting with Lindsay and spending time with Isaac and Caleb.
In addition to his wife, Cathryn, he is survived by a daughter, Becky Lovelace of Big Run; stepchildren Paula (Sones) Heider and husband George of Norfolk, Virginia, Michelle (Sones) Depp and husband Richard of Beverly, West Virginia, Dustin Sones of Portsmouth, Virginia, and Lindsay (Sones) Smith and husband Tyler of Punxsutawney; step-grandchildren, Samantha (Heider) McGohan and husband Brandon of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Hannah Sones of Portsmouth, Virginia, Jacob Sones of Savannah, Georgia, Sydney (Depp) Ninness and husband Tyler of Berea, Kentucky, Liam Depp of Beverly, West Virginia, and Isaac and Caleb Smith of Punxsutawney; siblings Thomas Lovelace, Phyllis Girosky and Fran Osburn and husband Jeff; and nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, William "Billy" Lovelace.
Friends will be received Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., when a memorial service officiated by Pastor Joel Fugate will be held at Solid Rock Community Church, Big Run. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Big Run.
His ashes will one day be interred at McClure Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Solid Rock Community Church, P.O. Box, Big Run, PA 15715.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cathy McGee Lightcap
September 13, 2022
I just found out today and I send my condolences to Phyllis, Tom, Cathy and Becky.
Noel & Kathy Martin
September 7, 2022
Cathy, you have our deepest sympathy. Bill was one of a kind, you can be sure of having a good time if he was around. So many fond memories from school, we were always in homeroom together. One thing if Bill knew you he always knew you. Hugs and prayers. Noel said he was one of the strongest men he knew he remembers him picking up a 55 gallon barrel full like it was nothing. Bill will never be forgotten.
Helen Johnston
September 6, 2022
You are being remembered in my prayers. Bill was always kind to Tom and I.
Terrie and Jake
September 6, 2022
Cathy,we are so sorry we will not be able to attend the service. But you are in are thoughts and prayers. Bill was a sweetheart.
Paul London
September 6, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary Benghauser Croft
September 6, 2022
Cathy and Family,so sorry for your loss.Always had fun with Bill in Home economics class.He seemed to always have a smile.My Bill liked coming to our class reunions Because Bill was one person who included him.I guess it was the biker thing.God bless you all!
Gary and Polli Hollenbaugh
September 6, 2022
Cathy, Gary and I are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. There were lots of years and lots of memories. We are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
LaDawn Justice Wampler & John Wampler
September 6, 2022
Cathy, So VERY sorry to read this! May the Lord comfort you through this nightmare. Love, John & LaDawn Wampler
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