John Lovejoy

John H. Lovejoy, 72 of Norwich, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 12, 2024, at the Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.
He was born on July 5, 1952, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Charles R. Lovejoy Sr. and Gladys (Davis) Lovejoy. John worked in maintenance at Perry Elementary School for over 38 years, where he retired. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved gardening, decorating for holidays, baking/cooking, and enjoyed going to yard sales with his wife, Mindy. Above all, he loved spending his free time with his family and loved ones.
John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mindy Lovejoy; 5 children: Jamie Lovejoy, Bradley “BJ” (Melissa) Lovejoy, Wendy (Phillip) Mozena, Megan Frederick, Brianna “Bree” Lovejoy; brothers, Charles Lovejoy, Milton “Mack” Lovejoy, Ronald (Cindy) Lovejoy, Marvin “Wayne” Lovejoy, Frank Lovejoy; sister, Dorothy Clark; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son, Brandon Lovejoy, daughter, Stacy Lovejoy; granddaughter, Abbie Kay Mozena; brother, Carl Lovejoy; sisters, Ella Edwards, Pansy Mason, and Betty Jenkins; son in law, Steve Frederick; and brother-in-law, Larry Clark.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday August 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home. Services will be held on Friday August 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home with Pastor Joe McFee officiating. Burial will follow at Norwich United Presbyterian Cemetery.
DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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