Howard Thomas Love

Howard Thomas Love, 76, of Sedalia passed away May 1, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 28, 1941 in Vivian, LA the son of Howard T. and Daisy M. Fitzgerald Love, who preceded him in death.

On June 8, 1963 in Andrews, TX he was united in marriage to Patricia E. Young, who resides of the home.

Howard was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked as an area supervisor for Pan Handle Eastern Pipeline for 35 years, retiring in 1996. He also owned Dry Harbor Landing Marina at Truman Lake. Howard loved to fish and won numerous tournaments including the 1987 U.S. Open Bass Tournament in Houston, TX.

In addition to his wife Pat, he is survived by three children, T. Paul Love (Sandy) of Okinawa, Japan, Kevin P. Love (Heather) of Warsaw, MO, and Melissa R. Gunnar of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Bessie M. Dupree (Junior) of Woodville, TX, and Beverly J. Gregson (Don) of Hughes Springs, TX.; seven grandchildren, Londyn, Libby, Pauly, Emma, Hayden, Parker, and Fisher; and three great grandchildren, Zion, Braycen, and NaTia; and his mother in law, Ellie Young of Sedalia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny J. Love.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastors Ted Francis and Don Satterwhite officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church.

Honorary bearers will be John Wadley, John Pollitt, Randy Lutjen, all of his fishing buddies, and all his Pan Handle Eastern Pipeline colleagues.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Kitchen Fund in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.