Lewis Edward Love

Posted on May 5, 2023

Lewis Edward Love, 74, of Perry passed away on April 29, 2023.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Olive M.B. Church, followed by interment in Springhill Cemetery.

Viewing will be held Friday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m., at the church.

He is survived by: his loving wife, Christine G. Love; two sons, Sean Love and Christopher Love (Cathy) of Perry; six daughters, Ruby Love, Tonya L. Bell (Clinton), Daisha Love of Perry, Barbara L. Purvis (Thomas) of Kingsland, Ga., Lorene L. Shields (Brian) of Savannah, Ga., and Vtoshas Love-Cabell of Austell, Ga.; three brothers, the Rev. Ernest Gent of Perry, Henry Lee Gent (Alethia) of St. Petersburg and Ronald Moore (Eve) of McAlpin; and two sisters, Lillie Mae Gent and Joann Nelson of Perry.

He also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and his best buddy, Blaque.

Evans Walker is in charge of the arrangements.