Joseph Dalton Lovett

Joseph Dalton Lovett, 93, of Laurel, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. Brother Joe Lovett has been a member of Greater Laurel UPC for some 23 years. Bro. Lovett and my mother had lost their companions, and after a few months of dating, I was privileged to marry them. Bro. Lovett was a Pastor’s blessing! He very rarely missed a church service, outreach or church workday. Bro. Lovett was the pastor’s friend and a constant encourager. He became a church Trustee about 18 years ago and was 100% faithful in financially supporting his church. His monthly tithing and offerings were given without fail. Bro. Lovett sang every Sunday morning in the first portion of our praise and worship service. He sang vintage southern gospel songs and we loved to see and listen to him sing! Our family loved our stepfather very deeply. Our church family has the greatest of love and respect for our Bro. Lovett. He can never be replaced—only fondly remembered with love and admiration. As his Pastor, I declare that I have never known a finer man that Bro. Joseph Dalton Lovett! Mr. Lovett is survived by six children: son, J.R. Lovett; step-sons, Donald Moore (Amy), James Moore (Kay), Anthony Moore (Melissa) and Jonothan Moore (Alicia); step-daughter, Derethia Zeigler (Michael) and one sister, Bonnie Williams Keith. Mr. Lovett is also survived by step-grandchildren Tony West, Aaron West, Jamie Moore, Michael Moore, Marcus Moore, Mason Moore, Britain Moore, Luke Moore, Alana De Leon, Alyssa Gomez, Hannah Moore, Medley Zeigler Bokun (Kevin), Leighton Zeigler and Abby-Grace Zeigler. Mr. Lovett was preceded in death by his wives, Bobbie Gardner Lovett and Janis Moore Lovett; his daughter, Shirley Darlene Lovett; brothers, R.B. Lovett, Hannon Lovett and Jimmy Lovett; sisters, Jessie Beech and Esther Deas; step-son, Charles West; step-daughter, Regina West Harrell and step-granddaughter, Donya Waites. Pallbearers will be Tony West, Aaron West, Olen Whatley, Jason Beech, Curtis Heck and Michael Moore. Visitation for Mr. Lovett will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Greater Laurel United Pentecostal Church in Laurel, Mississippi on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with a brief visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Myrick Cemetery. Donald Moore, Michael Zeigler and Curtis Heck will officiate. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Joseph Dalton Lovett

March 28, 1929 - August 19, 2022