Bobby Gene Love

Bobby Gene Love, 92, of Locust, NC, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC.

Bobby was born on June 21, 1927 in Stanly County to the late Lonnie and Ethel Love.  A US Army Veteran, Bobby served as a Medical Corpsman during World War II, and reenlisted for the same role during the Korean War.  Outside of his service, he worked for most of his life as a commercial construction superintendent, overseeing the building of churches and schools throughout North and South Carolina, and Virginia.

Bobby enjoyed the outdoors, farming, cheering for the Tarheels, Braves' baseball games, and spending time on Lake Tillery.  But, none of these could compare to the joy and love he had for his family, especially his grandsons.  He had a quick wit and a contiguous smile that he carried with him his entire life. He was a builder, pilot, drag racer, antiques dealer and cattle farmer.  Bobby simply enjoyed life and lived it out loud.

Bobby is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Lillian B. Love of the home; daughter, Barbara Huneycutt and husband, Danny of Locust, NC; grandsons, Chad, and wife, Meredith, of Locust, NC and Bart Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC; sisters, Peggy McCoy of Stanfield and Carloyn “Sis” Eudy of Concord, NC.  Bobby’s six brothers, Grady Love, Junior Love, Wayne Love, Brown Love, Clyde Love and J. C. Love, preceded him in death.

The funeral service was held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Love's Grove United Methodist Church, Stanfield.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to: Love’s Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163, or Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie at www.hospiceofstanly.org.