Doc R Lovett Sr.

Doc was a loving man that never met a stranger. He created a lifestyle that was admired by all he met. He was the youngest of ten children born in Savannah, Georgia but raised in Westlake, Louisiana which he called home. Doc graduated from Westlake High School and then from McNeese State University, he was always sharp and quick-witted. In Westlake he met the love of his life Antonette (Teaux-Teaux) Lovett. The two were married in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1987 and the rest is history. Having a blended family of five beautiful children who Doc cherished and gave everything he had. The family settled in northwest Louisiana where they created a lifestyle of their own. Here his children gave him six gorgeous grandchildren. Doc's family went much beyond who was born into it and he welcomed all friends to become family. His friends and family were his passion in life and he cherished every moment he spent with them. Later in life he loved to travel for work and enjoyed the frivolous things in life. Up until the end he protected everyone around him making sure all were taken care of and loved.

Doc joins in Heaven his parents; son, David Lovett; brothers, David Lovett, Douglas Lovett, Donald Lovett and Daniel Lovett; sisters, Delma Wright, Davina Newman and Dorothy Baggett.

Left to Cherish his memory is his loving wife, Antoinette Lovett; children, Christopher Lovett (Brandy), Christina Payne (Michael), Doc Lovett Jr., Daniel Lovett, and Justin Montelbano; grandchildren, Kamron Lovett, Hollie Payne, Katelyn Lovett, Connor Lovett, Jace Lovett, and Remielle Lovett; sisters, Debra Doucet and Delores Lovett; along with a multitude of nieces and nephews, and so many more that he considered family.

Services honoring the life of Doc will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home beginning at 6pm. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 5pm until 6pm.

Honorary pallbearers for Doc will be Christopher Lovett, Doc Lovett Jr., Daniel Lovett, Michael Payne, Kamron Lovett, Connor Lovett, Jace Lovett and Justin Montelbano.

After the service everyone is welcome to gather for food, laughter and remembrance at Christina and Michael's home.