Roll Call Tribute

Richard Lamar Love 

December 18, 1939 - June 1, 2025 

Richard Lamar Love was born on December 18, 1939 in Alice, Texas to Marion Kirkpatrick Love and Martin Cyril Love. Passing on June 1, 2025, he lived a vibrant and productive 85 years.

He graduated from Lampasas High School and accepted a football scholarship to Texas A&M University, where he earned his BBA degree in accounting in January 1963. Richard remained active in the Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association and the Former Student Association his entire life. Richard accepted a Regular Army Commission upon graduation from Texas A&M and along with a 3-year tour of duty to Germany, served a year as a Battery Commander and Assistant Operations officer in the 6th Battalion 14th Field Artillery Regiment in the Central Highlands of Vietnam during 1966-67.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Marvel Arthur Love, brother Bob Love and two grandsons. Richard is survived by brother Pat Love and his wife Lynn and Bob’s wife Mary. Richard and Marvel were also blessed and survived by 3 sons and their wives (Dale & Lisa, Chip & Debbie, Rick & Kayleen), 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. All grandchildren have achieved college degrees. Three family members achieved Texas A&M degrees while three have West Point United States Military Academy degrees. Other universities represented in the family are San Angelo State, Sam Houston State, Oklahoma University, Southwestern, UT at El Paso and University of Texas at Arlington.