David W. Lovelace, 69, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of Lela Adean Cobb and the late Emmitt Lovelace. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the Air Force and was a Drill Instructor. After retiring from the service, he worked for Goodyear Tire Company as a store manager. He loved camping and fishing and was a member of Higdonville Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother, Lela Cobb of Forrest City, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Higdon Lovelace; a son, Dwayne Lovelace and wife Cindy of Lincolnton, NC; a daughter, Tina Piephoff and husband Chris of Davidson, NC; three sisters, Rachel Vardiman of Asheville, Diane Frady of Shelby, NC and Sarah Simons of Ellenboro, NC; a brother, Charles Ray Lovelace of Ellenboro; three granddaughters, Ashley Lovelace, Caroline Piephoff and Sarah Piephoff and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at Higdonville Baptist Church. Rev. Mack Hutson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to Higdonville Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Harold Rayborn, 1459 Cat Creek Rd. Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.