Samuel B. Lovall

1923 - 2013

Samuel B. Lovall obituary, 1923-2013, Haslett, MI

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

1730 East Grand River Ave

East Lansing, Michigan

Samuel Lovall Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 21, 2013.

Samuel B. Lovall
Haslett, Michigan
Samuel B. Lovall passed away on September 19, 2013. He was born on January 7, 1923 in Hopkins, Michigan to Zillah and Burl Lovall. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Sam was a man of many trades but his passion was banking. First with East Lansing State Bank and then with Capitol National Bank where he retired at age 85. He is survived by his wife Jane, daughter Becky (Randy) Goodman and son Sam "Brent" (Susan). Step children he treated as his own, Patrick (Laura) Wise, Sherry (Adrian) Kassenbrock and Thomas Wise. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Sam always wanted to be remembered as the man that would help out the "little" guy when they couldn't get what they needed from the big banks. Therefore he is also leaving behind many appreciative friends he has helped along the way. He was a charter member of Pine Lake Golf Club and a 26 year member of the American Legion Post 269. Sam was preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn, brother Oliver, sister Evelyn and his parents. A big thanks to each of his caregivers, most of all to Eva with Hospice Advantage and also Mary Freeman and buddy for all of the love and comfort they gave Sam every Sunday without fail. Please, in lieu of flowers, go and visit a relative or friend, whether they remember you or not. Thanks a million to each of you that were able to do that for Sam. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly Rd. Suite 304, Lansing, Michigan 48917, in honor of Eva, Laura, and Rochelle and in memory of Sam. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Michigan for a memorial visitation. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com

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October 24, 2013

Sue Flynn

Jane,
Mom and Dad were Howard and Kitty Milford. I am sure you and Sam knew them. They spent lots of time golfing and at Pine Lake as it was then.

September 24, 2013

Joanne Foote

My Late husband and i knew Sam for more years then i can count. I knew him as a man that loved to play gin and would get that grin on his face when he was winning.I also knew how much he loved his wife Jane Rest in peace now Sam-----Joanne

September 23, 2013

Sam was a wonderful neighbor, who always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.

Donna Osbo, Haslett, MI

September 23, 2013

Patti and Patrick Kalil

Sam was one of the very first people I met when I moved to this area back in 1981, he will forever be in my heart,and truly missed. God Speed Sam.
With Much Love...

September 22, 2013

Sue & Carol Flynn/Smith

We were so lucky to meet Sam and he always said Hello, even if he was not sure who we were. We believe he knew our Mom and Dad from Pine Lake but never connected that until now. It is just a small world. May he rest in peace.

September 22, 2013

Jack Lynch

I never met a kinder or classier man. Always had a big smile and a nice word to share. He took the time to make everyone he met feel special. He will be truly missed.

September 22, 2013

Mary Freeman

I will miss you Sam.

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