Roll Call Tribute

Dr. David Franklin Lovett 

June 2, 1948 - November 3, 2023 

Dr. David Franklin Lovett, age 75, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. David was born on June 2, 1948 in Olney, Texas to Dr. Raymond and Hazel Lovett.

David grew up in Olney, TX and graduated from Olney High School in 1966. David attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and received his Bachelor of Science in 1970 and Master’s Degree in 1972.

In 1975 he graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry. David retired from a career as a Dentist at Covenant Health System of Lubbock He was a member of First Christian Broadway Church of Lubbock. His favorite sports teams were the Kansas City Chiefs and the Texas A&M Aggies. His hobbies included woodworking, raising cattle and hunting. While earning his masters at Texas A&M David worked on experiments that were associated with the Apollo 16 Space flight. David was a member of the Scottish Rite of Lubbock, El Maida Shrine, El Paso, The Texas Dental Association and Texas Cattle Raisers Association.

David is survived by his wife of 51 years Marcella Bush Lovett; his brothers Dr. Robert Lovett, Steve Lovett, Dale Lovett; sister–in-law Marlene Pack and husband Roger, their son Chance; Brother in-law Gary Bush; a host of nieces and nephews and lots of friends; his and Marcella’s fur babies Ruby and Wille. David is preceded death by his parents and brother Raymond.

In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Lubbock Scottish Rite 1101 70th St, Lubbock, TX 79412 or Texas A&M Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840.

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Lovett family. 

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