Beverly Ray Love MD

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On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, The Lord called Beverly Ray Love, M.D. home. The “Good Doctor” hung up his scrubs to be with The Lord. Beverly filled the world with love, compassion, and kindness. Beverly accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Beverly loved his profession, his family, colleagues, and friends he supported. During the past 40 years, Beverly brought love to many families by helping to bring over 5000 babies into the world. He was known for bringing joy and smiles into every room he entered. Anyone needing a helping hand could count on Beverly for anything they needed.

Beverly was a music lover. He dabbled in guitar and was known for playing “Old School” tunes. He loved his sports and Alabama Football Team (Roll Tide) and the North Carolina Tarheels Basketball team. Beverly was their number one fan. Everyone knew not to call or text him during game time. Beverly attended as many games as possible with his wife at his side. Beverly and his dear wife loved to travel to interesting places across the United States and the Caribbean Islands. One of Beverly’s favorite trips was traveling to Hawaii with his wife Kathryn. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Beverly was also known an avid swimmer and known for splashing around with anyone willing to jump into the pool with him.

Beverly was currently a physician in Atlanta Georgia. His story was one he shared with many. He briefly attended Westfield High School in Birmingham Alabama. He was selected during his Sophomore Year at Westfield High School to attend the A Better Chance (ABC) Program at Hanover High School in Hanover New Hampshire. At first, the ABC students were intimidated by their high-achieving northern classmates but quickly learned to adjust and succeed. Beverly roomed with Jesse Spikes from Georgia where they became fast friends along with other ABC students. Being in the program, changed Beverly’s life as well as his classmates. Beverly once said about the ABC Program experience, “It changed our lives; we got used to putting forth maximum effort,” he said. “Once you adjust to this kind of life-changing activity when you are young, nothing else stresses you out. You’ve been through the fire.”

He applied, matriculated and graduated from graduated from Dartmouth College, and the University of Rochester Medical School. He completed his residency at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Beverly was a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparscopy, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He was an adjunct professor at William Carey University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was also credentialed in Robotic Surgery and provided his patients with the highest level of care, compassion, and respect. He published numerous articles in medical journals and contributed to several books on various ob/gyn topics.

Beverly was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He leaves behind his mother Lorene Love, wife Kathryn Love; three brothers Willie E. (Sharon) Love, Vincent (Edie) Love, Kelvin Love, sister, Marsha Love Morrow (Joseph); children, Jaimye Love, Sheryl Love, Kendra Love, and Kengi McCallop; stepchildren, Sonya M. (Willie) Cook, Solomon Thompson III; a host of Grandchildren, a Great Grandchild, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends, Colleagues, and Classmates.

Everyone knew Dr. Love was in the room. He filled the room with love and laughter. He will be fondly missed by all he touched.