George A. Lovick's Obituary
Buddy was born in 1932 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Helen and George Lovick. Buddy spent his childhood in Longview, graduating from Longview High School in 1950. He then entered Texas A&M College and graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1955. Buddy was employed with Texas Eastman Company for 39 years and retired from the position of Senior Engineer.
During both his childhood and adult life Buddy enjoyed and was active in many roles with the Boy Scouts. He gave selflessly and generously his time and energy to the Scouts. As a young scout he received his Eagle. During his more than 40 year association, he received the honors of the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope. He was inducted into the East Texas
Scouting Hall of Fame in 1982. Buddy was a member of Winterfield Methodist Church.
Buddy was a devoted christian, husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife of 51 years,
JoAnn Killingsworth Lovick and three children, Margaret Ann Lovick Johnson and husband Dennis of Alvin, TX, Judy Lovick Buckstaff and husband Russell of Longview, and William Joseph Lovick and wife Krista of Nacogdoches, two grandchildren Lindsay Lovick Buckstaff and Christopher Ryan Buckstaff. Buddy is also survived by his sister
Mary Lynn Lovick Welch and husband R.C. of Longview, brother Dr. James Shepherd Lovick and
wife Charlene of Valparaiso, IN, sister-in-laws Bernice Kranz of Longview and Dilcie Fleming of Dallas and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive visitation at Rader Funeral Home Friday, May 19th, from 5:00- 7:00.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20th, at 10:00 AM at Rader Funeral Home Chapel
with Jerry McCaghren and Bobby Kranz officiating. Entombment at Rosewood Park Mausoleum will follow chapel services.
Honorary pall bearers are V.G. Rollins, Wayne Dolive, Paul Yater, Gerry Ishee, Jim Velvin and Tom Mittler.
Please direct memorials to Greater Hospice of Texas. Their services were a great comfort
to Buddy, JoAnn and their family.
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