Mr Wade Harvey Lovorn Jr.

August 31, 1937 - November 9, 2020

WADE H. LOVORN, JR. Wade “Harvey” Lovorn, Jr., 83, passed away at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson MS on November 9, 2020 while battling pneumonia and an aggressive lung cancer. He was born in Grey, MS on August 31, 1937 to Wade Sr. and Mary Ann Lovorn. After graduating from Barnes High School he enlisted in the US Navy. During his first stationing in Honolulu, HI, he met the love of his life Esther Cabanlet and married. After 13 moves, the two returned to Wade’s hometown of Carthage, MS. The couple settled into their retirement home on the family farm; realizing a long planned for dream. They always looked forward to and enjoyed many visits from their family and friends. He especially enjoyed holding his baby grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wade and Esther were married over 57 years at the time of her passing in 2014. Wade was extremely proud of his military service. He served for 28 years, and retired with the rank of Master Chief (E9); the highest Enlisted Rank. His assignments took him to Hawaii (twice), California (twice), Maryland, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia (twice), Guam, Florida, and Tennessee. He served aboard Naval Aircraft Carriers, USS Forrestal (twice), USS Hornet, and USS America. At the time of his retirement, it was reported he had the most sea-time of anyone holding his rank and rate (Aviation Storekeeper). His military awards include: Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (7th award), National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (3 campaign stars), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honored that the legacy of military service included his immediate family: Eldest son, Wade Lovorn III, CW5 US Army retired; son-in-law Bernie McMahon, SFC US Army retired; son-in-law Brian Kiple, CAPT US Navy retired; youngest son David Lovorn, CPT USARNG deceased. Wade is survived by his children: Wade Lovorn III, his wife Sherry, Belton TX, Juanita McMahon, her husband Bernie, Clarksville TN, Kathleen Joy Kiple, her husband Brian, Chesapeake VA, daughter-in-law Diana Lovorn, Philadelphia MS; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is additionally survived by siblings: Nell Patrick, Ocean Springs MS, Martha Swaney, Hazlehurst MS, Jo Edwards, Carthage MS, Jessie Manton, Brandon MS, Bonnie Lovorn, Ridgeland MS, and Ronnie Lovorn, Greenwood MS. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther and their youngest-son David. He and his family would like to recognize and thank a number of people special in his life: Bro. Marshall Lum, Crystal Martin, LPN-Family Medicine, his doctors, nurses, caregivers, and emergency medical technicians. Viewing/family visitation will be held at Wilcox Funeral Home, Carthage MS on 20 November 2020 between 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A second viewing at the same location will be on 21 November 2020 between 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Wade will be interred at Rocky Point Baptist Church Cemetery on 21 November 2020 at 11:00 AM. He will be given Military Honors during his burial with Bro. Bernie McMahon officiating the graveside service. Pallbearers: Wade’s grandsons, Wade IV, Scott, Allyn, Andrew, Jacob, and Jarrett.