Phillip Russell Lovejoy, 46, of Costa, WV was called home today to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family due to a long illness. He was a 1986 Duval High School graduate in the top ten of his class.
He enlisted in the Army after graduating, he did his basic training at Fort Knox, KY, then deployed to Germany where he finished his army career; after returning home he took a job with Shawnee Hills as a BHT working with MRDD population, and took extra studies on TBI where he excelled. He was a very loving and caring person, and had compassion for everyone, loved everyone he met; prayed for everyone every day of his life; never forgetting anyone. He gave kisses and jewels to everyone, and now those kisse and jewels are sent to Heaven with him.
He was my precious angel here on earth. Life will never be the same without you, my heart is broken but you received your wings today and we will meet again when I get my wings. Rest in peace son.
He is preceded in death by his Popaw John E. Dolin, Poppie Lovejoy, Granny Irene J. Dolin, Aunt Lilly G. Dolin, Cousins, Kevin Wayne Dolin and Timmy Holstine and his biological father, Phillip M. Lovejoy.
He is survived by his loving mother, Phyllis Hinkle, his dad, Tom Hinkle and loving stepmother Sandy Hinkle, brother Scott Douglass and wife Abby Lovejoy; sisters and best friend Tammy Lovejoy and Jessica (Travis) Morton; nephews: Hank D., Eric, Joshua, Matthew, and Zack Lovejoy; nieces, Shylowe and Max Lilly; great nephew, Cameron Lovejoy, Frannie Chase, and Steven & Megan; uncles, Pete Dolin, Hank Dolin, Steve Dolin, Johnny Dolin and aunts: Susie McClain, Midge Dolin and Shirley Holstine.
The Family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Phyllis, so very sorry to hear about Phillip. I hope you know you are in my prayers and thought. No words can help at this time, but knowing you will see him again may comfort you. If I can help in any way I am still same place and same number. Love Dana
Dear Dana,. My name is Michelle I knew and was a best friend to Rusty when he was serving in Baumholder West Germany. I have been looking for him for 25 years. He truly impacted my life and am truly happy to see that he married. Please have Phyllis call me at 772-577-9051. I hate that this is how I found him. I truly miss him and think of him every day.