Maynard Gale Lovelace

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ELIZABETHTON — Maynard Gale "Speck" Lovelace, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2016, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He was a retired payroll supervisor from North American Rayon Corporation after 37 years of service. He loved to play golf, sing gospel hymns, and spend time with his grandchildren. He was long-time member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church where he was the Men's Class Sunday School teacher, a member of the choir, and served as a Trustee and Choir Leader. He previously served as a board member for Happy Valley Credit Union.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Valarie Suzette Lovelace; his parents, Harold and Pauline Lovelace; and a sister, Charlene Harmon Houstma.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years and his principal caregiver, Emily Lovelace; his son, Wesley Lovelace and wife Tracy of Southside, Alabama; his daughter, Cindy Cox and husband Sid of Elizabethton; his grandchildren, Chelsie Cox, Courtney Cox Winters and husband Martin, of Elizabethton; Austin Lovelace and Hayley Lovelace of Southside, Alabama; brothers, Charles Lovelace, Terry Lovelace and Randy Lovelace; sisters, Doris Colbaugh, Wilma Colbaugh and Paula Berry; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful, four legged companion, Marlie "Poo Dog".

The family will receive friends during a graveside remembrance service to be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, with Pastor Ronnie Campbell officiating. A procession to the graveside services will begin at 3:15 PM from Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton. Friends may also call or visit at other times at the home in Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be, Wesley Lovelace, Sid Cox, Austin Lovelace, John Pierce, Eddie Sams, Martin Winters, Jeff Harmon, and Jordan Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be the congregation of Beck Mountain Baptist Church, the staff of Adult Day Services of Johnson City, Dennis Cox, Tim Cox, Geddie Monroe, Mike Taylor, Garry Edwards and Dr. Steven Kimbrough.

Harold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Carolyn E. "Carrie" Russell on 13 Sep 1913 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn (daughter of Walter A. Russell and Eliza M. Hardin) was born on 26 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Mary Ann Wilson on 19 Nov 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1858 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Eliza M. Hardin about 1895. Eliza (daughter of Elijah D Hardin, Jr. and Eliza Catharine Potter) was born on 16 Feb 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]