William T. Lovelady

William (Bill) Thomas Lovelady, Sr. – 70 of Fraser, MI, died on June 12, 2019 in Warren, Michigan after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 30, 1948 to the late Alice Kathleene (Yates) and Jimmie Dean Lovelady.

Mr. Lovelady volunteered to join the U.S. Army in 1966 during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1969 after serving an extended tour in Okinawa. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and sisters, playing poker and singing karaoke at the VFW, and serving on the VFW’s ritual team. He was the family patriarch, who always had time to impart his wisdom to those who sought it out.

Survivors include his children; Jeffery (Beth) Lovelady of Romulus, William T. Lovelady, Jr. of Romulus, Christina Lovelady of Wayne, Tracy Landers of Virginia Beach, VA, Heather (Chris) Childers of Roseville; grandchildren Jeremy, Michael, Rose, Ashton, Warren, Eric, Caleb, Chloe, Cody, Paul Jr., and Emily; great-grandchildren Jude and Gracie; sisters Peggy (Auda) Damron, Barbara (Pat) Gioia, Sharon Downing, and several “favorite” nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lovelady was preceded in death by his beloved wife Brenda; a son, Robert L Lovelady, and his brothers Jerry and Ernie.