George Nathan Lovelace, Jr. (91), known by many as "Jake", passed away at home on November 13, 2024.

He was born on May 25, 1933 in Cleveland County, NC to the late George (Nathan) Lovelace, Sr. and his wife, Sarah Patterson Lovelace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faye Childers Lovelace in April 2007 and his siblings, Fitzhugh (Daphne) Lovelace, Zeno (Eunice) Lovelace, Odell (Helen) Lovelace, Dessie (Lester) Harmon, Pauline (Henry) Bridges, Edna (Evans) Cooper, and Reba (Mack) Fite. Additionally, step-daughters Beverly Scruggs and Sandra (Junior) Wilson and son-in-law Dean Moore.

George had a long career as a machinist for Everlock, Inc. and the Newcomb Spring Corporation. In addition, he also worked for McEwen Funeral Home in Charlotte, NC and the Town Of Pineville. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and building lifelong memories.

George was a faithful Christian and was thankful for all God had bestowed on him. He was truly thankful for each day God allowed him to see. He was a member of the Pineville Church Of The Nazarene, where he served many years as the head usher and a church board member. Additionally he regularly performed the duties of a teen department chaperone, youth and teen activity bus driver, bus ministry captain, and in any other capacity needed for the church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jane (Jeff) Redmond, Lynn (Wayne) Brown, and Jeff (Grace) Lovelace; special friend, Phyllis Storey, step-daughter Wanda Moore, and son-in-law Howard Scruggs, Rob (Veronica) Storey, Sarah Heisler, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. His infectious smile and humor will truly be missed but heaven celebrates and sings with the voice of another angel.

The family will receive friends at Pineville Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Pineville Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Duncan Puckett officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 with Pastor Carey Caldwell officiating at the Mountain Rest Cemetery, located at 111 South Dilling Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pineville Church Of the Nazarene, 8614 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.

"His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:23

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