Craig L. Lovell Sr. "Preacher", age 62, of Brookville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.
He was born on December 10, 1950, the second son of the late Lyle & Carrie Lovell.
He was preceded in death by his sister, "Wegie" Alice. Preacher was a faithful husband of 40 years to Sugi Lovell.
He is also survived by his children, Joni (Justin) Miller, Dusty (Ronnie) Fugate, Katie (Eric) Williamson, Esther (Caleb) Scott, and Craig Lovell Jr.; adopted daughter, Nguyen; grandchildren, Kody, Konnor, Karson, Trinity, Destiny, Titus, Eridessa, Titan, Oriana, and Karley; brothers, Don (Jenny) Lovell, Tadd (Cindy) Lovell, and Larry (Karen) Lovell; several nieces, nephews, relatives, church family, and friends.
He served as a combat medic in the U. S. Army at Camp Casey, Korea in 1971. Preacher worked for Kimberly Clark Envelope. He was saved in 1982 and later pastored Liberty Baptist Church for 25 years.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 5-8 pm at Liberty Baptist Church (6953 Germantown Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342). The service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 10 am at the church. Burial will follow at West Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Preacher's memory to the family to be used for medical expenses.