Charles E. Lovins

Charles E. Lovins, 75, of New Marion passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Waters of Clifty Falls at Madison. He was born at Hazard, Kentucky on February 21, 1933 the son of Henry and Sallie Hadix Lovins. He was married to Melba Alford and she preceded him in death in 1970. Survivors include four sons, Dean (Robin) Lovins of Lexington, Edward (Debbie) Lovins of Fairmount, Charles Lovins, Jr. of New Marion, and Robert Lovins of Osgood; three daughters, Shawna (Butch) Poynter of Madison, Anita (Richard) Hamilton of Bennington, and Pam Lovins of Vevay; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Lovins of Versailles and Jim Lovins of Milan; six sisters, Harriet Cleeter of Lawrenceburg, Jean Wilson of New Marion, Martha Smith of Pendleton, Geneva Napier of Madison, Dottie Woods of Cross Plains, and Juanita Yeomans of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Lovins was an Army veteran of Korea and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a former truck driver for Berry Materials and a member of the Versailles American Legion, Ripley County Voiture 40 & 8, and the VFW. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11am at the Liberty Baptist Cemetery at East Enterprise with Rev. Clifton Hartley of the Milton Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.