Robert Reese Lovelace, 87, finished his earthly journey on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, joining his Savior Jesus in Heaven.
Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Rose Eileen Rita Reese Lovelace and William Philip Lovelace; brother of William and Raymond Lovelace (who predeceased him); and loving father of Laura Anne (William), Colleen Anne (Neil), Teresa Anne (Joseph), and Michael Reese by former wife Karen W. Lovelace. His well-loved nine grandchildren are Katlyn Anne, Robert Herman, Luke William, Anna Rose, Maximilian Joseph, Shannon Judith, Rachel Anne, Andrea Reese, and Karl Martin. His great-grandchild is Amelia Rose.
He was married to Barbara Beck Lovelace and was stepfather to Amy, Robert, and Daniel, who are the parents of his five step-grandchildren, Lindsey Rose, Chase Daniel, Cash Jordan, Waverly Jane, and Cassidy Osmond. A special member of Bob’s family was Louie, a cherished cockatiel, with whom he and Barbara shared life for almost 22 years. Bob and Barbara shared two waterfront homes in Urbanna since 2000, and during the last 18 years of his life, he and Barbara also enjoyed two lakeside homes in Mount Dora, Fla.
