Ralph M. Lovett

Ralph M. Lovett, 54, North Manchester, IN died at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in his residence. He was born in Muncie, IN July 11, 1959 to Charles & Lily (Crouch) Lovett. He served with the Army National Guard. He was a custodian at Manchester University, North Manchester, IN. Ralph loved fishing and gardening. He played basketball and held records in track at Delta High School, Muncie, IN. On January 31, 1987 he married Margie Hawk. She survives in North Manchester, IN. He is also survived by one son, Charles (Heidi) Lovett, North Manchester, IN; one daughter, Chelsey (Chase) Stambaugh, North Manchester, IN; two brothers, George (Judy) Crouch, Tennessee and Gerald (Cheryl) Gilkison, Virginia; three sisters Anna (Craig) Stange, Arizona, Mary Hatfield, Silver Lake, IN and Marlene Lovett, Claypool, IN. Family and friends may call Friday, June 20, 2014 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN. Calling also one hour prior to services on Saturday. Services will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Ralph M. Lovett, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 or Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To send a private condolence to the Lovett family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.