Mr. Jimmy Love

LOVE, Mr. Jimmy - Age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Family hour 10:00 AM Thursday, May 8, 2025 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Andre Powell, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the chapel 10:00 AM Thursday. Mr. Love will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home. Public viewing will be during family hour only. Mr. Jimmy Love – age 76, ended a long battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family in Atlanta, GA. Jimmy was born May 6, 1948 in Flint, Michigan, the son of John Sr. and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Love. He attended Flint Central High School where he made a name for himself as a Track Star winning the State Championship in 1967, by running a 4 minute 19 second mile. His athleticism led to an Athletic Scholarship to the University of Texas El Paso where he attended for a year but decided to return home to Michigan. Upon Jimmy’s return to Flint, he was hired by General Motors Corporation where he worked on the assembly line for 30 years. He also met the love of his life, Gloria, who he shared more than 50 years of marriage. Jimmy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family while being an amazing provider. Jimmy enjoyed watching shows like, The Three Stooges, Sanford and Son, and Everybody Hates Chris, to name a few, but none of them superseded his love for music. His taste was eclectic listening to everything from R & B, Country, Jazz, etc. He also LOVED to dance which he did as recent as three weeks ago. Although he could do no more than move his hand, he did so without missing a beat. Those left to cherish sweet memories are: daughter, Shalanda (Oscar) Atkins; son, Jimmy Terrence Love; grandchildren, Brandon Mabry, Brok Mabry, Alex Love and Kayla Love; sister, Erma Lee Vale; a host of cousins including special cousins, Renee and Milton; numerous other family members and friends including, Sarah Lindsey of Atlanta, GA. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Love; parents, John Sr. and Elizabeth Love; brothers, John Love Jr. and Lawrence Love; sisters, Alice Faye Morris and Cynthia Woodfork. One of our father’s favorite songs was “Dance With My Father” by, Luther Vandross. It made him think of the love he had for his father, children, and grandchildren. While we will miss you dearly Daddy, we take comfort in knowing that you dedicated your soul to God before you passed, so we will get to dance with you again one day. We will love you always, The Kids. With much appreciation, the family would like to thank Pruitt Health of Union City, Ga for taking such great care of our Father and Grandfather with special mention to Carol and Melissa.

Mr. Jimmy Love

May 6, 1948 - April 30, 2025