Lt. Col. Herbert Ramsey Lovell's Obituary
Lt. Col. Herbert Ramsey Lovell, US Army, (retired), 93, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at the home of his son in Nesbit, MS, after a long illness. He was a native Mississippian, born in Tylertown, MS, to parents EA and Lulu Lovell. His only sibling, Clyde Otis Lovell, was lost at sea off the coast of England during WW II. Lt. Col. Lovell was associated with the military for over 30 years, he was a true patriot, who loved and served his country with honor and distinction during both WW II and the Korean War. Along with his other decorations, he is authorized to wear the following: American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic – Pacific Campaign Medal with battle star, WW II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. His last assignment, prior to retirement, for 13 years was Director of the Junior ROTC program for Memphis City School System, the largest and best of its kind in the country, during that time. Lt. Col. Lovell leaves his wife of 65 years, Charlotte Mansker Lovell, whom he met during a short assignment in her hometown of Flora, MS. He stated often that she so graciously and generously united with him in making a wonderful, happy life and a successful Military career. He is also survived by his sons James Otis Lovell of Colorado Springs, CO, Christopher Jon Lovell, (Bonnie) of Nesbit, MS, Patrick Lipscomb Lovell, (Melissa) of Atlanta, GA, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, 2 cousins, Helen Roberts of Columbia, MS and George Marx (Diane) of Hazlehurst, MS. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 28 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered. Lt. Col. Lovell, who was part Cheyenne Indian, was proud of this heritage and attempted to mold his life in harmony with the contents of the prayer of the Indian Brave; “As I walk the trail of Life in the fear of the wind and rain, grant O Great Spirit, that I may always walk like a man”.
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