On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, JAMES LOVETT, SR. departed this life at his home in Dale City, VA. He was the beloved husband of Ilka A. Lovett, to whom he was married for 65 years. He was also the devoted father of one son, the late James, Jr. (Tawanda), and three daughters, Pamela, Kimberley, and Sonya. He is also survived by and will continue to live through his twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Loved ones may call at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA., on April 2, 2017 between 1-3pm, with a small service to follow. The family also asks that any memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association and/or the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Internment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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