Craig Richard Lovelace, 57, of New Athens, IL. Born on February 21, 1959 in Shiloh Valley Township, IL; passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Mr. Lovelace was a courier for various companies. He was a member of the Sparta Lions Club and Sparta Eagles. Richard was an avid pool player. He enjoyed working as a mechanic on many different types of vehicles.

He was preceded in death by his parents – David and Jane, nee Kopf, Lovelace.

He is survived by his children – Jennifer Lovelace of New Athens, IL; Jonathan (Elizabeth) Parks of Lenzburg, IL; Ian (Rebecca Blake) Lovelace of New Athens, IL; Elizabeth Lovelace of New Athens, IL. His grandchildren – Zachary; Chase; Logan; Christian; Harley; Brooklyn.

Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral: Memorial services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 7:00pm.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.