James H. Lovelace

James Homer Lovelace

April 3, 1931 - September 3, 2014

James Homer Lovelace, age 83, of Smyrna, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to James Monroe Lovelace and Viola Owens Lovelace, whom have both preceded him in death. And a sister, Rachel Willene Lovelace Stubblefield, whom has also preceded him in death.

Jim married to his sweet-heart, Nadine B. Lovelace, on May 31, 1956, and shared 57 years of marriage before her passing in December of 2013.

Jim's deep love and strong personal relationship with his Lord and Savior, set the foundation for how he cared and valued his family, friends, and country. He set the model for his family to follow by instilling these values within his children. He was a beloved father and devoted husband.

Jim enlisted into the United States Air Force on February 18, 1948 at the age of 17, there he developed a love for airplanes, during his four years of service with the 118th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in the United States Air Force. During his time in service he earned the rank of Sergeant and served as an Aircraft & Engine Mechinic for planes such as the F-47D Thurderbolts. At the end of his militay service, Jim began working for the Lockheed-Martin Corporation. He gave 40 years of service to Lockheed-Martin, offering him the chance to work on such planes as the C5 and C130.

He is survived by his three daughters, Donna (Bill) L. Worthan of Douglasville, Georgia, Theresa A. Lovelace of Charlotte, North Carolina and Lee (Richard) L. Siefert of Perry, Georgia; one grand-daughter, SSgt Amanda (Tony) M. Payne and five grand-sons, Jonathan (Jamie) J. Wall, Christopher Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Matthew Bailey, and John Bailey; three great-grandchildren, William G. Worthan, Ty Payne and Olivia Wall and several nephews and nieces.

The visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 5pm until 7pm at the Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 am also to be held at the Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery with burial to follow. Associate Pastor Jimmy Towson of Harvest Church in Byron, Georgia to officiate.