
James Rick Love
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James Rick Love, 71 was born in Blount County to the late Robert and Ruby Love and was preceded in death by brothers, Jerome Rodney Love and John Randy Love. He was devoted husband to JoAnn McFall Love for 53 years. Survived by children Wendie Love Carter (Bryan) and Joshua "Todd" Love (Tiffany). Grandchildren: Levi, Lily and Logan Love. His brother Richard Love, (Elaine) , sisters Judy Gooden (Johnny) and Rhonda Brewer (Ronald). Sister-in-law: Karin Love. Honorary grandfather to: Hannah Goff Groat, Emily Goff Stewart, Evalyn Goff Tucker and Kenny Goff III.
Rick graduated Walland High School Class of 1967 and retired from AT&T after 43 years of service .
He loved the Lord as was evidenced by his willingness to tell everyone about HIM and teach the Bible for over 35 years. He wants to be remembered as a Christian gentleman who loved to spend time with friends and having fun. Hobbies were farming, restoring and painting street rods and storytelling with Storyteller Guilds.
Receiving friends at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, Niota from 3:30 to 7:00 PM, February 9 with the service immediately following. Burial will be 1:00 P.M. on February 10 at Grandview Cemetery in Maryville, TN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons. Condolences may be sent to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Rick-Love. Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tn. in charge of arrangements.

