Robert E. Love

12/22/1957 - 12/09/2025

12/22/1957 - 12/09/2025

OBITUARY:

Robert Earl Love was born in Holmes County, MS, December 22, to the late Baxter “Steve” Love, Sr. and Eva Love. On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, he departed peacefully at Aliya of Evanston Nursing Facility in Evanston, IL.

Robert was a graduate of the Class of 1976 from Tchula Attendance Center. He attended Jackson State University and later became an entrepreneur, owning and operating a furniture store. He was an ordained minister in the Church of God in Christ and dedicated much of his life to faith and theological study, earning several degrees in theology. He was also a skilled self taught pianist and musician, sharing his talent through music throughout his life. For a short time, he was married to Annie Earl Love who precedes him in death. He resided in Chicago for the majority of his life, where he worked, worshipped and pursued his life interests. Though private by nature, he lived a life rooted in faith, education, music and service, and he will be remembered for these contributions.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Love; his parents, Baxter Love, Sr and Eva Love and five brothers; Carl Allen Love, Joel David Love, Darnell Love, Edgar Love and Baxter Love, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, two brothers; Willie James Love and Oliver(Barbara) Love both of Tchula, MS; five sisters: Geneva (James) Caesar and Shirley Love both of Detroit, MI, Jewel Gamble of Grand Rapids, MI, Verdell Love of Tchula, MS and Diane (Louis) Scott of Lexington, MS and a sister in law Toni Love of Detroit, MI. One uncle, Iren Fisher of Belzoni, MS and one aunt Mary Alice Fisher of Belzoni, MS and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

 

Visitation

Dec
26
Mt Calvary M.B. Church

46 First St
Tchula , MS 39169

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Funeral Service

Dec
27
Mt Calvary M.B. Church

46 First St.
Tchula , MS 39169

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM