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David Lovelace Obituary
LOVELACE, 63
LAKELAND - Mr. David Frank Lovelace, 63, was born in McCook, NE on December 16, 1944 and died July 3, 2008 of cancer.
He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1962 and earned an AA degree from Manatee Junior College in 1964 and attended University of Florida and Florida Southern College. He was employed by Publix Supermarkets attaining a position as a store manager and retired after 25 years. On moving from Haines City to Lakeland as a store manager, Haines City proclaimed it as David Lovelace Day. During his second career, he worked for Dan Townsend and Associates and Riedman Insurance Agency in Haines City, Brown and Brown in Winter Haven and was a partner in Imperial Polk Agency in Auburndale.
David was past President of Haines City Rotary Club, Assistant District Governor and Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club. He was President of the Florida Trails Riders Association. He was an avid member of USTA. David served on the Board of Crystal Lake United Methodist Church in Lakeland and was Chair of the Board of Trustees of First United Methodist Church in Haines City. He served the Dixie Youth Little League and the Haines City Chamber of Commerce, including a term as President. For over a decade, he faithfully grew a full beard in the winter and played Santa Claus in the Haines City Christmas parade, area schools and for his children and grandchildren. He was proclaimed Haines City Citizen of the Year.
He is survived by his sons, Frank Lovelace of Lakeland and Ben Lovelace of Haines City; his daughters, Denise Leeson of Cumming, GA and Jesse Lovelace of Haines City; four grandchildren, John, David, Grace and Sarah Leeson and his cousins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel. Service will be held Wednesday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823; the American Cancer Society, 809 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801 or to the American Diabetes Association, Southwest Florida Office, 4902 Eisenhower Blvd., Suite #295, Tampa, FL 33634. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Lovelace
Debbie Harvey
August 17, 2008
I regretfully have to say that I only learned of David's death last week. I last saw him at my husband's funeral in January. David was loved by many and will be missed. My sympathy goes out to the family
Debbie Harvey
Larry Rutledge, Jr.
July 18, 2008
Sending condolances to the family of an old school friend and co-worker of many years. He'll be missed by many.
Carol (Read) Dow
July 18, 2008
May warm memories and the knowledge that others care and are thinking of you give you some comfort. I extend my deepest sympathies to Frank, Denise and all who knew and loved David.
Jack Douglas
July 12, 2008
Carol and I are visiting grandchildren
in Seattle area for summer and I just
learned today about David. When I
was bank manager for many years, I
worked with David and knew him to be a fine man. My sympathies to his family for their loss and deep regrets that I will never see him again. God
bless his family.
Anita Fowler
July 12, 2008
We will miss you more than you will ever know.....soar free.... Love, Frank & Anita
George Hogshead
July 11, 2008
May God Bless the passing of my former schoolmate and a man that used his time here on Earth to do a lot for others.
Jeff Bingle
July 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out
to your family at this time.
Love, Jeff, Rene, Heidi and Kyle
Bingle
Teresa Loyed
July 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of David, he had so much love and laughter. He was such a pleasure to be around.
jesse lovelace
July 7, 2008
i miss you daddy. i love you
Frances (Combee) Sprouse
July 7, 2008
I have such fond memories of Mr. Lovelace; he was my first boss; Grove Park Publix. I will forever remember him as first and foremost a wonderful person who expected only the best from his employees... he was always full of fun, and enjoyed life! God Bless you the family and I know he will be greatly missed.
Dawn Wiley
July 6, 2008
I've known David since I was a little girl...he was one of the sweetest men that I knew. He was proud of his family, he had a sense of humor that could bring a smile to just about anyone's face. He was genuine, sincere, and a wonderful man. This world was truly a better place thanks to you, David. You are missed.
Herb and Evelyn Hattaway
July 6, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of David.
Our hearts and prayers will be with the family.
WARD HUMPHREYS
July 6, 2008
Sad Dawg says Go GATOR!
Ken & Pat Owen
July 6, 2008
Ben & Jesse and the rest of the family - your dad was proud of you all. He will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Saundra (Clark) Garner
July 6, 2008
What a sad time! David and I grew up together. In fact, his mother and my father dated before they each married their respective spouses. David will be missed by all who knew him.
Floyd Wade
July 6, 2008
May God Bless the family.
Tracy Ackroyd
July 6, 2008
I am sorry to hear of the loss of David. He was a very nice man.
Denise Leeson
July 6, 2008
We miss you already Pop.
Nancy Osborn
July 6, 2008
We share your pain - Most Sincerely With Love - Mike and Nancy Osborn
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