Obituary
Kevin Shane Lovejoy
32 a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2012 at his home. He was born April 15, 1979 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of Bennett and Lynda Barnes Lovejoy.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1997. Kevin loved life, and loved making people laugh. He had a big heart and a big dimpled smile that would make anyone smile. He loved spending time with his daughter Nikki and his niece and nephews. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Kevin is survived by his daughter, Nicole Dawn "Nikki" Lovejoy of Springdale; his father and mother, Bennett and Lynda Lovejoy of Evansville, Arkansas; two brothers, Bobby Lovejoy and his wife, Wanda of West Fork, Arkansas and Michael Lovejoy and his wife, Stacey of Elkins, Arkansas; one niece, Gracie Henson; five nephews, Justin Lovejoy , Logan Lovejoy, Bennett Lovejoy, Peyton Chatfield, and Waylon Henson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 2:00 P.M. at Grandview Assembly of God in Natrual Dam, Arkansas, burial will be in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
32 a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2012 at his home. He was born April 15, 1979 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of Bennett and Lynda Barnes Lovejoy.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1997. Kevin loved life, and loved making people laugh. He had a big heart and a big dimpled smile that would make anyone smile. He loved spending time with his daughter Nikki and his niece and nephews. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Kevin is survived by his daughter, Nicole Dawn "Nikki" Lovejoy of Springdale; his father and mother, Bennett and Lynda Lovejoy of Evansville, Arkansas; two brothers, Bobby Lovejoy and his wife, Wanda of West Fork, Arkansas and Michael Lovejoy and his wife, Stacey of Elkins, Arkansas; one niece, Gracie Henson; five nephews, Justin Lovejoy , Logan Lovejoy, Bennett Lovejoy, Peyton Chatfield, and Waylon Henson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 2:00 P.M. at Grandview Assembly of God in Natrual Dam, Arkansas, burial will be in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Grandview Assembly of God Church in Natural Dam, Arkansas
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 15, 1979
Jan 24, 2012
32
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Tributes

Bennett, Linda, Bobby and Michael! I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin. As you all know I watched him grow up while hanging out with Bobby. You couldn't wipe the smile off his face. He will be truly missed. We will keep you all in our prayers!
Robert Barenberg - Friend Of The Family

Kevin will be missed. He was always very polite and quiet on the bus, and loved to talk to me when he had the chance. He was always smiling.
Gary Trembly - Former Bus Driver

I am so sorry to hear of the world losing such a kind hearted man! I have been & will continue to pray for each of you dealing with the loss of Kevin. My heart goes out to the family! I will miss his smile & his dimples!
Tammie Cavness (mozden) - School Friend

I am so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I know it has been a long time since I have seen him but I do remember him when he was small. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Barbara Holden - Cousin

You will be greatly missed Kevin. Lots of prayers for your family and little one. Rest In Peace!
Misty Anderson - Friend

I don't have the words.... I'll be praying for uncle Bennett, Aunt Lynda, Bobby Wayne, Michael, and especially Nikki... Kevin was definitely a unique guy, and there are so many memories from my childhood that he was a part of. From playing with He-Man when Darrin and I used to stay the night, to the bloody bleacher incident at the football game, and of course those big ole dimples.... Regardless of the tough persona he put out there, those who knew him, knew that he was really just a big teddy bear, wrapped in a grizzly bears body! You will be missed...
Brian Key - Cousin

I haven't seen Kevin in a few years but when we were younger we were close. I remember him teasing me that we should get married when we grew up so that I wouldn't have to change my last name! He always had a smile on his face. He has always been such a clown, rotten as could be but lovable nonetheless. I think those big old dimples had a lot to do with it! I never thought I would ever see the day when he wasn't around. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. I know he was loved by so many. My prayers to all of you, and though understanding may never come, the Lord knows best. I love you all.
Connie And Daniel Billy - Cousin

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kevin will truly be missed by many. I will never forget that smile!!!
Katrina Johnson (carrier) - Classmate

I am terribly sorry to hear about Kevin. He was a great friend. Kevin was one who could always make me laugh and smile. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God bless.
Brandon Daugherty - School Friend

I am So sorry to hear about Kevin I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. I know I haven't seen any of the boys since they were little. I just wanted to let you guys know I will be Praying for all of you. And know that God will help ease you Pain and he will be there for you to lean upon Love you all I'm here if you need anything .
Mary Stewart - Friend

Kevin will be very missed!he is in heaven shining those dimples to our loved ones up in heaven and drinking coffee with grandpa lovejoy! Love YOu aunt lynda and uncle bennette, bobby and family, and micheal and family my thoughts, love , prayers , heart, and symppathy to all the family. love you
Kimberly Kidd - Cousin

Kevin was always so very kind and was one to always take time to stop and say hello when you saw him. He is missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Andrea Rasco - Friend

My light and my life
provided me hope for a future,
a reason to live
and the strength to exist.
Suddenly extinguished,
taken away without warning.
I was abandoned,
left in the darkness
trying to survive
searching for any glimmer
on the distant horizon.
I stand precariously
on a piece of solid ground
barely large enough for my feet.
Around me, a vast expanse
of desolation and emptiness
for as far as I can tell.
It waits
with extending arms
to engulf and surround me
in a permanent shadow.
I remain tenuously balanced
on this small bit of solid footing
Providing me the last vestiges of hope,
Unsure where to turn
or how to find an escape.
No path in sight,
it has decayed into the abyss.
No light to guide my footsteps,
it has been withdrawn.
In complete blackness
I close my eyes
waiting to fall.
A light appears before me
no,
from within me.
I discover
a brilliance inside
An internal source of strength, power
and illumination.
This force surges through my body
filling me with courage.
I open my eyes once more in the darkness
finally lose my balance,
and descend
into the eternal night.
But in falling, I discover
that I possess wings.
With new courage, my own light,
and wings to save me
from the everlasting darkness
I take flight
high above the waiting chasm
towards a faint glimmer
far on the horizon
and hope.
Christie Dies - Friend Of The Family

Kevin had a heart of gold and will be missed by all. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. All our love!
Danny, Jessie, Danya And Tru Joi Curtis - Aquaintance

Sorry for your loss. He was a good friend of Lonnie's and a Judo student of mine.
Larry Edwards - Aquaintance

Kevin was such a wonderful guy! He was always sweet and his smile could melt hearts. He is a great loss to this world.
Jennifer Gray - High School Friend

I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. Praying that God will show himselph strong as you walk through this time of sorrow.
Priscilla Bellamy

My thoughts and prayers go out to my niece Nicki (Nichole Dawn Lovejoy) and her daddy's family (Bennett, Lynda, Bobby,and Micahel). My little sister Heather Nichole Simmons will take over from here, she will make sure he is in good hands. Kevin will forever be missed, but never forgotten. With love, Jennifer, Taeyler, Maecey (Simmons) Cornelison
Jennifer, Taeyler, Maecey Cornelison - X Sister N Law

There are no words that can take away the pain being felt by the family of Kevin right now, and I wouldnt even know how or what to say but I do want you to know that there are prayers going up for all of you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers for peace, understanding and strength and that God will wrap you all in his loving arms and take you through the hard times! God is by your side and will show you the way!
Patti Dersam

Saddened by the news. May God watch over the Lovejoy family during this time of lose. RIP Kevin.
Bruce "johnny Holiday" Holden

Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was too young to leave us. Too many from his class has gone before.
Leah (edwards) Shaffer - Aquaintance

So sorry for your lose. May God guide you through this time and give you some peace.
R F & Sharon Holcomb - Aquaintance Of The Family

Nicki found this poem just the other day. I had this during the lose of Heather and thought I should share. We never understand why I just feel like she brought it to me to share.
He Only Takes The Best
God watched you as you suffered, and knew you had your share.
He gently closed your weary eyes and took you in his care.
Your memory is our keepsake, with that we will never part.
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Nothing could be more beautiful than the memories we have of you.
To us you were someone special. God must have thought so too.
All our lives we shall miss you, as the years come and go,
but in our hearts you will live forever. Because we love you so.
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come with me"
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, you were not meant to stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard- working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!
Melissa Hall / Nichole Lovejoy

kevo!!!! you named me RY RY.. you are my brother... My best friend!! and i love you...
Ry Ry - Friend

I'll miss you Kevin. This is all crazy, I just talked to you the other day. You will be missed, but atleast you are with God and his Angels. You will always be in our thoughts.
Jeremy Cook - Grew Up And Went To School With Kevin.

Sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for peace and comfort for your family.
Bobby Jack & Shirley Spears

Aunt Lynda Uncle Bennett Nikki bobby and family and Michael and family. There are no words that will help but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything i will do what i can. He was so young and had such a precious smile and the light in his eyes shone so bright. He will be waiting for you having coffee with grandpa and making everyone smile. I love you guys
Darlene And Steve Roach - Cousin

Kevin has been to our house many times and he was smiling. Him and our boys had a lot of good times together. He will be missed by many. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Coleman - Teacher

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lovejoy family in this difficult time. I can't help but smile when thinking of all of the good times Kevin and I had over the years growing up together. I know that now kevin is smiling down(as only Kevin can with his heartwarming big dimpled smile) on his family and friends to give them strength and comfort. God bless!!!
Phillip Coleman - Friend

I like most of our class and the surrounding communities were saddend by the loss of kevin i kept up with him on facebook i saw him couple of years ago i have lots of memories of him during football my prayers are with u
Shane Simmons - Classmate

So sad to hear that you are gone. Will miss ya buddy. Had a lot of good times together that I will never forget. Wish we had a chance to go back and do it all over again. We lost you way too soon and hope to see you again on the other side. Love ya like a brother...
Jeremy Coleman - Friend

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.God Bless!
The Luna Family - Friend

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WHEN "KEVIN" WOULD COME IN THE VIDEO STORE,HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG BEAUTFUL SMILE & WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE TO ME.I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE HURT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH & THE ONLY THING THAT CAN HELP YOU IS TIME.THINK OF ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS YOU ALL DID TOGETHER,THE SILLY THINGS HE DID,AND LAUGH ABOUT IT.IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO GIVE ME A CALL.
Charline Huffaker & Kim Eagleton - Friend

My deepest sympathy to Mike & Stacey, and all the family. May you be blessed with comfort and peace today and always. Kay Gay
Kay Gay - Friend Of Mike And Stacey

Hey daddy i just want to say that I love and miss u so much and not a day goes bye without u going throw my mind and i just really love u and miss u so much. and i also wanted to thank everyone who has shared all the funny stories with me and everyone who made him smile. But i just wanted to say i love and miss u so much..
Nikki Lovejoy - Daughter
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Grandview Assembly of God Church in Natural Dam, Arkansas
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 15, 1979
Jan 24, 2012
32
Documents