James Larry Lovvorn (Butch), surrounded by family, finished his race on this earth and met the Lord face to face on March 22, 2019.  James was born September 10, 1941, in Fairfield, Alabama. He lived in Colbert Heights, Sheffield, and Florence, Alabama, until he enlisted in the United States Navy as a teenager. He retired from the military in 1979, serving his country proudly for 22 years, both on the mainland and overseas.

James and his family returned to Florence, Alabama, where he began his second career as a businessman in the community. He was a devoted family man and faithful Christian serving the Lord as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.  He impacted many lives through his volunteer work in the World Changers ministry with First Baptist Church as well as the Florence Lions Club.  His kind heart and welcoming smile made it easy to enjoy his company.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gayle Mason Lovvorn; father, Charles James Lovvorn; mother, Ruth Equilla McClure Lovvorn Lee; brother, John Lee; sister, Diane Lovvorn Goodman; and step-son, William Ellis Danley III. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Danley Lovvorn; daughters Janet Lynn Lovvorn Miller, Gina Renee Lovvorn Spano (Eric), and Carol Ann Lovvorn Neely (Chuck); step-daughters Anna Danley Rue, Melissa Lynn Prince (Rick), and Margaret Suzanne Danley; grandchildren, Kendra Miller Leet (Patrick), Kari Miller, Lauren Spano, Matthew Spano (Kathleen), Timothy Spano, Christopher Spano, Alex Neely, and Caitlyn Neely; step-grandchildren Emily Borden (Matt), Erin Creasy, Katie Creasy, Justin Patterson (Danyele), Jacob Danley, Hunter Danley, Victoria Burleson (Sam), Ashley Kelsoe, and Tanner Adams. Many great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces also survive James.

The family would like to thank Hospice of North Alabama (Nurse Mallory) and Dr. Felix A. Morris and staff for their tireless time and talents.  The family also expresses thanks to the loving friends and neighbors who assisted James daily.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Florence, from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M., with a memorial service from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M., on Saturday. March 30, 2019. Members of the Lions Club of Florence will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Please consider a memorial donation to the Lions Club, the World Changers ministry through First Baptist Church of Florence, or the charity of your choice.

You're invited to leave online condolences at www.elkinfuneralhome.com