Hayes W. Lovingood
December 9, 1931 ~ December 24, 2019
Born in:
Canton, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailHayes W. Lovingood, 88, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home.
Born in Haywood County, Mr. Lovingood was a son of the late Oscar Lovingood and Braska Mae McClure Lovingood Stamey, and he was married for 64 years to Louise Sue Lovingood who died in 2016.
He was a retired truck driver with Pilot Freight Carriers. He was a founding member of the Candler House of Prayer where he served as deacon and treasurer.
Surviving are a daughter, Janet Sue Lovingood Brown and a son, Steven Douglas Lovingood and his wife Rhonda.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Chuck Waldrup and Malcolm McCarson officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Services
Funeral Service: December 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: December 28, 2019 1:00 pm - March 29, 2026 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: December 28, 2019 3:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-4415
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I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. Just like your mother, he was a jewel! He will be missed but I’m sure Sue was waiting on him! I pray for God to wrap his arms around the family and you will feel His comfort and peace! We live you!
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Hayes.keeping his family in our prayers.
Hayes Lovinggood was a great friend of mine. He loved his family. He was the most devoted husband to the sweetest wife ever. He will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I pray the Holy Spirit embraces you dear family during this time and brings you the peace and comfort that only He can bring in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Hayes and Sue were the most loving couple we have had the pleasure of meeting. He will be missed greatly but is where he wanted to be reunited again
Steve and Rhonda,
I am so sorry about the death of Mr. Lovingood. I always enjoyed seeing him come in the dealership. May God wrap his loving arms around you in the days ahead. You will be in my prayers.
Janet and family
I am so very sorry to hear about Hayes.
He was a jewel. The kindest man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Prayers for Gods loving arms to hold you and comfort you.
So sorry about your loss Steve. I pray to God to give you and your family the strength and patience during this time. May his Soul rest in Peace.
Kathy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
May God be with each of you
and give you strength.
I am so sorry for your loss ….Sue and Hayes have been our neighbors for about 50 years ….two of the most wonderful people you could ever know….my heart breaks…..my prayers for the kids ….
Janet and family….I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad &Granddad). I’ll be praying for peace and comfort. God bless you all!
Janet & Steve
We are very sorry to hear about Mr Lovingood and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janet and Steve,
Donna and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Hayes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are thankful to have known Mr & Mrs Lovingood for so many years as such great neighbors. They will be missed here, but what a celebration there is in heaven! Our prayers are with Steve, Janet & family.
Love and prayers for your family. Sorry for your sad loss.
Our family really loved Sue&Hayes & all the family. Sorry we didn’t know about Hayes until today. You are in our prayers. God Bless!!!!