from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Roger E. Lovett, 69, of Jeffersonville, Ohio, died Jan. 7, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Lovett was born August 10, 1945, in West Lancaster to the late Herbert and Grace Eavers Lovett. He was married to Nancy Ringer Lovett.

Mr. Lovett had worked as a blacksmith and Standardbred driver/trainer and was a member of the Jeffersonville Church of Christ, Jeffersonville Lodge 468 F.& A.M., Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association and the United States Trotting Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Roger (Stacy), Tim (Heather) and Mark (Tami); brothers, Dwight “Herb,” Dale “Pete” (Joanne) and Tom (Linda); sister, Donna (Butch) Molloy; and grandchildren, Austin, Dylan, Cassidy, Gracie, Brennan, Marissa and Alexandria.

The funeral service will be held on Monday (Jan. 12) at 11 a.m. at the Morrow Funeral Home in Jeffersonville with Jon Mercer officiating. Burial will follow in Koontz Cemetery. Friends may call at the Morrow Funeral Home on Sunday (Jan. 11) from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m.