Edward E. Lovett Jr.

Edward E. Lovett, Jr., 61, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home in Galesburg. He was born September 2, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of Edward and Rosemary (Halsey) Lovett, Sr. He enjoyed planting flowers, working with wood, making spoon rings, and sewing American Flag patches on all of his clothes. Edward is survived by 3 children: Amy (Jimmy) Ballard of Erie, Illinois, Edward “Guy” Lovett of Springville, Tennessee, Jason Lovett of Clinton, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Jane Lovett of Galesburg, and Cindy Good of Galesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Debbie Lanham. Cremation rites will be accorded with the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward E. Lovett Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.