Bobby Earl Lovelady

August 24, 1938 - January 16, 2021

Bobby Earl Lovelady, 82, of Walnut Ridge, passed away peacefully January 16, 2021. Born August 24,1938 in Walnut Ridge, AR; son of the late William and Ada Juanita (Mattox) Lovelady, where he was the youngest of seven children. Bobby was united in marriage to Mary Sue Hibbard on March 14, 1958. He joined the United States Army in 1960, from which he retired in 1980, after 20 years of service to his country. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, for which he was awarded the bronze star. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and finding any excuse to piddle around in his shop. He is proceeded in death by his parents; two sisters, Thelma Jean Donley and Laveta Mae Whitmire; three brothers, Billy Ray Lovelady, Charles Mick Lovelady, and Buddy Joe Lovelady; and his wife, Mary Sue (Hibbard) Lovelady. He is survived by his sister, Minnie Louise Cisco of New York; his children, Scott (Michelle) Lovelady of Paragould; Michael Lovelady of Smithville; Lisa (Alan) Tennison of Hoxie; grandchildren, Josh (Alyson) Lovelady, Jacob (Chelsey) Lovelady, Taylor Tennison, Katie (Daniel) Loftin, and Jordan (Justin) Archer; five great-grandchildren, Shelby, Savannah and Mattox Lovelady, and Jett and Henry Scott Loftin; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside Service will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2 P.M. at Duty Cemetery in Pocahontas with full military honors with Rev. Robert Combs officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers. The family also requests face masks be worn at all times.