Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Lovette, Millson Allen August 22, 1954
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, Aug 28,1954
Millson. Allen Lovette, son of Mrs. Elnora Ruffin Lovette and the late Dr. W. 
T. Lovette, died Sunday, August 22, about 11 p.m. in a Norfolk hospital.  He 
was taken to the hospital Sunday shortly after 10 o’clock.  Funeral services 
were held Wednesday, August 25, at 2:30 at Grace Episcopal Church, with the 
Venerable Richard B. Martin, rector, in charge.
 
The deceased had been in ailing health for about a week.  He was employed at 
the Norfolk Naval Supply Center where he was the Ships Supply Depot equipment 
specialist.
 
Mr. Lovette, who was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 
Norfolk, attended Hampton Institute.  He was a talented banjo player, and a 
member of the choir of Grace Episcopal Church where he sang bass.  His musical 
ability and services won for him the title “Doc” among his friends.
 
Though largely self-taught, Mr. Lovette played the mandolin and electric 
guitar as well as the banjo.  He took piano lessons, but picked up the string 
instruments himself.  Singing classic oratorios and the anthems of Handel, 
Bach, and Beethoven kept the musician reading up on music,  and strengthened 
his ability to interpret music.
 
Mr. Lovette was a member of Eureka Lodge.  He was also an active fraternal man 
being a member of the Masons.
 
In addition to his mother, Mr. Lovette is survived by one aunt, Mrs. Lizzie 
Ruffin Puryear, Norfolk;  several cousins, including Samuel C. Merritt Sr., 
Norfolk, and William Henry Merritt, New York City, and other relatives.
 
Burial was in  West Point Cemetery with Hale’s Funeral Home in charge.



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West Point Cemetery

Lovette, Millson Allen	. . .	04-22-1908	08-22-1954	Block 10-12	
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