Mr. Billie Newell Lovelace Jr. age 92 of Rockwood, TN passed away Wednesday, July 13,2022 in Knoxville, TN with his family by his side. He was born March 31,1930 to Viola and Billie Lovelace Sr. in Texas. He was a Master Electrician for IBEW for over 65 years. He was a hard worker and always provided and took care of  his family the best way he could. He was a life time member of the VFW for over 25 years. He was proud of his military career, serving 4 years in the Army. He is preceded in death by his parents: Billie Lovelace and Viola Lovelace; wife: Mattie Lovelace; and daughter: Patty Collier. He is survived by:

Son: Jim Lovelace ( Vanessa) of Lenoir City, TN

Daughters:

Lisa Miller of Rockwood, TN

Marybeth Godsey (Adam) of Harriman, TN

Martha Ann Woody of Harriman, TN

Grandchildren:

Tiffany Waters of Rockwood, TN

Justin Nelson of Kingston, TN

Amanda Mincey (Kyle) of Maryville, TN

Paul Cox of Rockwood, TN

Taylor Harris (Jon)  of Knoxville, TN

Spencer Lovelace (Laura) of Knoxville, TN

Jackson Lovelace of Knoxville, TN

Kathy Allen (Bryan) of Harriman, TN

Jayden Godsey of Harriman, TN

Adalyn Godsey of Harriman, TN

And 15 Great-grandchildren.

Family received friends at Evans Mortuary in the chapel on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm with a service that started at 2:00 pm with Jimmy Willis officiating. Internment with full military honors was held at Oak Grove Cemetery following the service.