Ivan Eugene Lovelace, 75 of Pineview Drive, Shelby passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence.

Born December 18, 1942 in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Grady Lovelace and Selma Holland Brackett. He was retired from Cleveland Mills
and attended Corinth Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Otha Brackett; son, Mickey Lovelace; brother, Joe Lovelace and two sisters, Jewel
Ledbetter and Clara McNeilly.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Cora Smith Lovelace; two daughters, Pamela Hayes and husband, Tim of Canton, GA and Paula Martin of Maiden;
stepson, Troy Canoutas of Grover; step daughter, Teresa Johnson of Vale; two grandchildren, Amber Voronov and Chastity Hayes both of Canton, GA; twelve
step grandchildren and special grandson, Brandon Jones of Shelby and eight step great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Tuesday at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, PO Box 28027, Raleigh, NC 27611.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston