Walter Sesco Lovejoy, Jr., 76. of Sod went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, with his family by his bedside.
He was self employed. He worked at drilling water wells and bore holes in the coal mines. At one time in his career, Jr. drilled oil wells in Honduras. He was also the owner and operator of Rainbow Irrigation and Landscaping. He became a Christian Dec. 3, 2013. Jr. was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sesco and Effie Lee Cooper Lovejoy.Jr. is survived by his wife of 57 years, Tona M. “Pat” Lovejoy; daughters, Rhonda (Harold) Johnson of Palm Coast, Fl., Robin (Frederick) Thompson of Alkol, Tina (Jerry) Roberts and Regina (Timothy) Brogan all of Sod; brothers, Johnny (Becky) Lovejoy of Alum Creek and Richard Lovejoy (Denise) of Fl.; sisters, Lou Ella (Bob) Jackson of IL, and Donrheta (David) Margolis of NC; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Ron Scott and Roe Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Donrheta I am so sorry for the loss your brother. I wish you strength as you go forward and remember the
special things about your brother.
Phyllis & Seth Stowers regret the loss of his cousin, even though he didn’t know him.
Although we were not together – Kimie, Mary and I have often spoke of how close and loving Junior’s family has always been through the years. Please know that I am there in spirit if not body. Junior will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Don Rheta, Ted & I extend our deepest sympathy to your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jr. was a great man and he has sense of humor love his family he love his hats sure going to be miss now he rest in peace from long journey he been thru my heart go out to family and Pat
Rest in peace, my big brother. I love you
Love you, Daddy. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hubbard House,Charleston, WV in dad’s name. Thank you.
Jeannie ~ saddened to hear of the passing of your Daddy. I won’t say it is not hard because that would be a lie. But I will tell you to find your strength in the Lord. He said He will never leave nor forsake us & that is just what He does. He has been my most comfort since we lost Mommy in February. I look forward to that Homecoming Day for what a day that will be. If there would be anything at all that I can do for you or your family, I am right here. Much love & many prayers for all of you during this difficult time.