Richard Henry Love
August 12, 1933 - January 10, 2015
Richard Henry Love, 81, Leesburg, Florida passed away on January 10, 2015 in Tavares, Florida. Mr. Love was born on August 12, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan to his parents Henry Washington Love and Evelyn Ruth Love. Mr. Love was employed as an Automotive Engineer in the Auto Industry. He moved to Leesburg 16 years ago from West Bloomfield, Michigan and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Love was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Leesburg and was associated in founding a new A.M.V.E.T.S. Post, Hawthorne Memorial Post #329 in Leesburg, where he served as the Commander from 2001 to 2005. He loved to play chess and work in his garden. He was a true “Tool and Die” maker. Survivors include his loving wife of over 61 years of marriage: Joyce K. Love of Leesburg, FL; a son: Dennis H. Love of Leesburg, FL; a daughter: Michelle Pierpoint of Garden City, MI; three grandchildren: Alex, Heather and Henry; one great-grandson: Eli. Services have been entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. On line condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com.
Richard Henry Love, 81, Leesburg, Florida passed away on January 10, 2015 in Tavares, Florida. Mr. Love was born on August 12, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan to his parents Henry Washington Love and Evelyn Ruth Love. Mr. Love was employed as an... View Obituary & Service Information