Edward Lon Lovelace, Jr.

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Edward Lon Lovelace Jr., 64, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from an extended illness.
Mr. Lovelace was a native of Carter County. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Lovelace Sr., and his mother, Mary "Madge" Dickenson Lovelace of Elizabethton, and a brother-in-law, Harry Carr, of Hampton.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovelace, of the home; a daughter, April Lovelace and long-term boyfriend, Darrell Gosnell, of Flag Pond; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Tara Franklin, of Kingsport; two grandsons, Trever and Taylor Hamilton; a granddaughter, Olivia Pugh; and two sisters, Brenda and husband Larry Peters Sr., of Stoney Creek, and Pamela Carr, of Hampton. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special "fur children," Lilly and Baby Cat, also survive.
Edward served his country in the Army as a Military Policeman. He worked for 20 years at Fort Henry Mall as a security guard and finally as Chief of Operations and Security, before leaving. He worked several other security jobs including armed security, Target, First Tennessee Bank, Johnson City Juvenile Detention Center and Holston Valley Hospital before becoming disabled and having to retire in 2014. He was also a Security Trainer throughout his career.
Mr. Lovelace had a love of music and guitar, teaching himself how to play. He was a great lover and advocate of animals. Edward had a passion for cooking, gardening, riding motorcycles and fishing. He was also a member and supporter of the Lions Club for many years.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center for the care and compassion they have shown through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or to your local animal shelter.

Living 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]