Gary Donald Lovelace Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Gary Donald Lovelace of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Gary, born on June 27, 1953, passed away on June 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Gary for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Gary’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Lovelace and Coralee Keeter Lovelace; and his brother Robert Steven Lovelace. He is survived by: his son Buddy Lovelace Jr.; his sister Linda Couch of Forest City, NC; his sister-in-law Marion Lovelace of Knoxville, TN; his nieces, Julie Lovelace, Brooke Lovelace (Ben) of Knoxville, TN and Christa Self (Randy); and his nephew Jimmy Couch (Melody).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
