McMillan Lovette: Green Sea

1932 – 2019

     McMillan Lovette of Green Sea passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, at home following an illness. He was 87.

     Mr. Lovette was born on Oct. 17, 1932 in Mullins to the late Curtis Lovette and the late Sally Strickland Lovette.

     Mr. Lovette served his country with courage and honor in the United States Navy. He was an accomplished farmer until his retirement and a longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Nichols.

     Survivors include his wife, Barbara Stroud Lovette of the home; his two sons, Tiger Lovette and Joseph Lovette of Green Sea; his daughter, Wanda Lovette Watts of Green Sea; his sister, Ruby Lovette Thiem of Florence; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Lovette was predeceased by his brothers, J.D. Lovette and Guy Douglas Lovette.

     Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Lovette Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Garris officiating.

     Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church at 5820 Oak Grove Church Road, Nichols, SC 29581.

     A guest register is available here.