Kenneth Aaron Lovitt
Born: Sun., Apr. 24, 1938
Died: Sun., Jan. 9, 2011
Visitation
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Sat., Jan. 15, 2011
Location: - Not available -
Celebration of Life
11:00 AM Sat., Jan. 15, 2011
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Kenneth Aaron Lovitt, 72, of Shelbyville died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Major Hospital.
Born April 24, 1938, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Clyde and Lucille (Merritt) Lovitt. He married Joy Thurston on Sept. 26, 1958, and she survives.
Other survivors include a son, Rob Lovitt of Shelbyville; daughters, Beth (husband, Tim) Crouch and Chris Lovitt, both of Shelbyville; brothers, William “Bill” (wife, Jean) Lovitt and Rick (wife, Kathy) Lovitt, both of Shelbyville; sister, Carolyn (husband, Hal) Rohm of Taylorsville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dan Lovitt.
Mr. Lovitt was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving four years.
He was part-owner and operator of K & R Plumbing for 38 years.
Mr. Lovitt was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2695; American Legion Post No. 70; and associate member of the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed growing orchids.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St.
Celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Graveside military rites will be conducted at Heroes of Honor & Glory veterans section of Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry at First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Arrangements were entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.
An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.
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Jeff & Donna Beaty
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Posted Wed January 12, 2011
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Beth:
Just a short note to let you know that we are thinking of you after the loss of your father. Our prayers go out to both you and your family........Donna and I will be in Florida Friday so will not be able to see you face to face.....but we are thinking of you. Jeff
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Nathan Smith
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Posted Thu January 13, 2011
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sorry for your loss
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Michael & Margie Fox
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Posted Thu January 13, 2011
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lovitt Families....
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Ted and Bonnie {Branson} Pope
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Posted Thu January 13, 2011
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Dear Joy and Family, Our prayers are with you and thoughts for strength and peace to get you all through this time. Joy I will try and be there Sat. We are further south now . I will be thinking of you if I can't be with you. Take care and God Bless Bonnie Pope
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Sandy Anderson
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Posted Thu January 13, 2011
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Joy-Beth-Chris & Bobbie, losing a love one can sometimes be very hard, with deepest sympathy an caring thoughts am sorry for your loss.
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Di & Morris Bolin
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Posted Thu January 13, 2011
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Joy, Carolyn, Bill, Rick and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your loss of Kenny. He was always such a pleasant man to be around. We will remember his always present smile. Your many happy memories will help you through this difficult time. Love to all, Di & Morris.
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Sandy Anderson
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Posted Fri January 14, 2011
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Joy,Beth,Chris,&Robbie, Am so sorry for your loss losing a love one is sometimes very hard my thoughts,sympayhy, an prayers are with all of you.
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Anthony May
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Posted Fri January 14, 2011
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Pastor Beth and family: You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. May the Holy Spirit surround you and comfort you. Tony and Cheryl
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