Charles Lamar Lovett
March 15, 1936 - January 31, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Charles LaMar Lovett, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. He was born in Strong, Ark., in 1936, the first of four children to Cuverson and Nettie Mae (Smith) Lovett. Charles graduated from Gardner High School in Strong, Ark., in 1954. After graduation he served his country as one of the first African American Airborne Radio Operators for the U.S. Air Force. Following the service, he moved to Madison and met Marie Allen of Mobile, Alabama, they were married in Mobile on June 24, 1967. Charles worked at the Madison Post Office for 37 years, retiring in 2000. Charles was a devoted family man and loved taking road trips with his children to visit family. He had an incredibly strong faith and was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church for 32 years. Charles loved to cook and work with his hands. Some of his interests included woodworking and leather craftsmanship. He was an avid fan of both the Packers and Badgers, and was a season ticket holder for many years. Charles is survived by his wife; children, Monica (Dirk Jr.) Wichgers and Marcia Lovett; grandchildren, Joy, Joshua and Joseph Wichgers; sister, Thelma Leonard of Richmond, Calif.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, LaJoel of Oakland Calif.; sister, Velma Bean of Strong, Ark.; grandson, Augustine; and granddaughter, Jazmin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. The family would like to give a special thanks to Lighthouse of Sun Prairie and Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Feb 5, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Feb 6, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Feb 6, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
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Ann Richardson
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The Richardson and Alexander family have you in our thoughts and prayers. May his soul rest in God's loving hands
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Yenny Wichgers
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Our prayers and condolences go out to all those who loved Charles, and for the repose of his soul. He had such a kind and loving disposition, which explains why his daughters turned out so well. Rest in God's loving embrace.
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TRACY LEICHMON
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LOVE YOU WILL BE SEEING YOU. FAMILY BE STRONG
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Deadre Lovett
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May God bless each & everyone one of you all. if daddy was able , he'd be making phone calls or whatever he could to let you all know that he near/dear to your hearts. so we, the Winston Lovett family love you & share your loss. may you find comfort in knowing Gods love will never leave you.
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Merle Sweet
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Dear Marie,
I am reaching out to you to express my deepest sympathy. I fondly recall meeting Charles when you and I worked together in the early 1980s and was always impressed by his unassuming manner and good intentions. I immediately knew you had a caring and devoted partner. May your memories of Charles be for a blessing.
Fondest regards,
Merle Sweet
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Cari Mitchell
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My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Cari Mitchell, Spring Green.