Thomas Skinner Lovelace

Mr. Thomas Skinner Lovelace Mr. Thomas Skinner Lovelace of South Boston, Virginia died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Berry Hill Nursing Home. He was born in Halifax County, Virginia on January 14, 1924 and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late Charles Branch Lovelace and the late Minnie Skinner Lovelace and married to Carolyn Massengill Lovelace who survives. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and Elder and taught Sunday School for over 20 years. He also taught Sunday School at the Berry Hill Presbyterian Church for over 10 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran where he served in Africa and Naples, Italy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 8. Mr. Lovelace was retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years of service. He was a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Mr. Thomas Skinner Lovelace is survived by: His Wife Carolyn Massengill Lovelace of South Boston One Son Charles Thomas "Tommy" Lovelace of Roanoke Rapids, NC Three Grandchildren Charles Branch Lovelace, James Quarles Lovelace and Matthew Ora Lovelace One Niece Cheryl Burns of Nashville, TN Preceded in death by: One brother, Charles Branch Lovelace, Jr. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Russell Lee officiating. For memorials please consider the Halifax County Human Society, P. O. Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592