Dorsel “Tuck” Lovejoy, 88, of Elloree, SC, formerly of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.
He was a member of Forks of Coal Baptist Church in Alum Creek and attended Bible Baptist Church in Santee after moving to Elloree. After retiring from Union Carbide as a supervisor, he continued his water well drilling business for 8 years. Tuck was passionate about gardening and loved to fish. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4768 in Alum Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert Watson and Julia Jarrell Lovejoy; 5 sisters and 4 brothers.
Tuck is survived by his wife, Marietta Neal Lovejoy; sons, Greg (Violet) and Keith (Debbie); brother, George Lovejoy; grandchildren, Neal Lovejoy (Katie), Krista Lucas, Cody Lovejoy, Addison Briggs (Judy), Krystal Hamilton (Blake); great grandchildren, Jacey Lovejoy, Clay Lovejoy, Kylie Lovejoy, Alyssa Briggs, Collin Briggs, Camille Briggs, Madison Briggs, Blakely Hamilton, Liam Hamilton.
Service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Keith George officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek.
The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Marietta , please know how sorry I am for all of you ! Tuck was a great man and he had a great life . I pray the LORD will comfort you all as you go thru this sad time ! Love Kim Oxley ( Koots)
Marietta, We just wanted you to know why we weren’t at the funeral. We have health problems and are staying in due to virus concerns. We remember how good you both were to Aunt Alice. You were always there for her. We remember Tuck drilling our well 60 years ago! He was a nice, kind man and every memory we have of him is good.
Marietta, Greg and Keith I am so very sorry for your loss. I just heard today (08-18-20) of Tuck’s passing. I shall never forget him; his smile and laughter, those sparkling eyes and a gentleness and love that only a man like him could share with so many people both family and community. I am so sadden and I ache inside and I can only imagine the pain you must feel. Please accept my love and the most sincere apologies for not being able to be there.Love to you all and may God bless and help you through this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Marietta, mom wanted you to know that she loved you both and you are in her thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry about Tuck. We have nothing but good memories of the both of you. He was always so kind to Aunt Alice. I can just see that little grin he would give. I remember her somehow getting him to paint several rooms in her house. He was always willing to do whatever she asked…and she usually always had something for him to do. We have missed you both in Alum Creek but are glad you are around your children…especially now.. We know you will need extra strength in the days ahead. Praying for you.
So sorry for your loss. Words can’t explain but you will never forget memories of your loved one!
I worked at the boat shop near Patrick Street years ago and Mr. Lovejoy always came to me for parts and service help. He was a kind gentleman and always shared his fishing stories. Rest In Peace.
We were neighbors for 41 years and then we both moved away. Tuck was always a very nice man that we cared about and of course Marietta was a sweet lady. There are no words I can say that will help at this time but please know Carl and I do care. With love and prayers to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to Marietta and the rest of the Family. I was blessed to be neighbors with the Lovejoy’s in Alum Creek. They were and are special friends to my family and are like grandparents to my children. Many evenings we would be invited for great food (particularly perch when tuck returned from his family fishing trips to Michigan). I never saw tuck without a smile and a hello Robbie.
Truly a great man.
Robbie