He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Bernice Lovelace, sister, Barbara Marlow, niece, Carol Carlisle and grand-niece, Elaine Carlisle.
Survivors include his son, John (Sandra) Lovelace, Shorty Lovelace, granddaughter, Jessica Lovelace, great-grandson, Taylor King, good friend, Don Hargis and many other family and friends.
Roy was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was a Marine Veteran serving during the Korean War. Roy loved staying active, he loved to play racquetball, softball, work around the house and travel. One of the things he looked forward to the most was getting together with his breakfast buddies.
The family will receive friends at Maple Grove Baptist Church, 9525 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, Tennessee 37341 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with Pastor Ronnie Dotson officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Due to the current pandemic, we respectfully ask that those in attendance wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC. The facility will be arranged to facilitate this request.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at: www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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