Celebrating the life of
William Bobby Love
December 31, 1932 - October 12, 2012
William R. "Bobby" Love
William R. "Bobby" Love, 79, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his family. Bobby was born December 31, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a 1952 graduate of Benedictine Military School where he participated in basketball, and was elected to the Georgia Allstate Basketball Team. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving in North Africa. He was a State Farm Insurance Company agent, retiring after 30 years of service. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and a former member of Lavida Country Club.
Bobby was an avid fisherman, and golfer. He loved to cook gumbo and spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irita Love, two sons, Michael Love Beth, and Mark Love Penny, six grandchildren, Ashley Vick, Matthew Love, Allyson McAbee, Kristen Yates, Savana Love, and Tyler Love, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, and three brothers.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd., Savannah.
Remembrances may be made to Bethesda Home for Boys, or Trinity Lutheran Church.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Irita and family, Daddy and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Carole Burr and father, George Burr
- Carole Burr, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Love family. We are close to Mike and Beth and have often shared the absolute beauty and peace of the North Carolina Mountains. May we extend this same sentiment to them and all of the Love family during their time of grief. In hopes of finding some peace and beauty in thier time of despair.
- David & Deirdre Darnall, Savannah, GA
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
- Donna Willoughby Olsen, Greenville, SC
Irita, Mike, Mark and extended family, As you know I grew up with your family. As you grow older you realize there are some people, families, moments and events that hold special feelings and memories. Mr Love and your family I have carried with me to this day, and always will. Respectfully, Steven Butler
- Steven Butler, Savannah, GA
Irita, Mark, Charlie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have known Bobby for over 35 years and played a lot of golf with him. He was a fine gentleman. I cannot attend the memorial due to a medical appointment. Again, my prayers are with you.
- Steve Gill, Savannah, GA
Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have been in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
- Wes Aaron, Savannah, GA
Dear Mark, Penny and all the family,we were so sorry to hear of Mr.Love's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Uncle Ben & Aunt Martha
- Ben, Martha, Jennings,, LA
Aunt Irita, Mark and Michael, and all of Uncle Bobby's family and many many friends, you all are in our thoughts and prayers as we think of you during this very difficult time. Know that we love you and will see you soon and that Uncle Bobby will be missed by all who had the great pleasure to know him. May he rest in peace with his Loving Lord.
- Debbie McCarthy, Tampa, FL
Irita and family, Daddy and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Carole Burr and father, George Burr
- Carole Burr, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Love family. We are close to Mike and Beth and have often shared the absolute beauty and peace of the North Carolina Mountains. May we extend this same sentiment to them and all of the Love family during their time of grief. In hopes of finding some peace and beauty in thier time of despair.
- David & Deirdre Darnall, Savannah, GA
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
- Donna Willoughby Olsen, Greenville, SC
Irita, Mike, Mark and extended family, As you know I grew up with your family. As you grow older you realize there are some people, families, moments and events that hold special feelings and memories. Mr Love and your family I have carried with me to this day, and always will. Respectfully, Steven Butler
- Steven Butler, Savannah, GA
Irita, Mark, Charlie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have known Bobby for over 35 years and played a lot of golf with him. He was a fine gentleman. I cannot attend the memorial due to a medical appointment. Again, my prayers are with you.
- Steve Gill, Savannah, GA
Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have been in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
- Wes Aaron, Savannah, GA
Dear Mark, Penny and all the family,we were so sorry to hear of Mr.Love's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Uncle Ben & Aunt Martha
- Ben, Martha, Jennings,, LA
Aunt Irita, Mark and Michael, and all of Uncle Bobby's family and many many friends, you all are in our thoughts and prayers as we think of you during this very difficult time. Know that we love you and will see you soon and that Uncle Bobby will be missed by all who had the great pleasure to know him. May he rest in peace with his Loving Lord.
- Debbie McCarthy, Tampa, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
