Visitation: Friday, August 28, 2026
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Service Location: St. John Baptist Church
30 Fred L. Maxwell Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
James Lovett Jr., 96, of Orlando departed this life on Monday, August 17, 2026. James was born on September 23, 1929 to Josephine and James Lovett Sr. who preceded him in death. Professionally, he was employed as a grader operator with the City of Orlando until retirement.
God lead him to dedicate his time and service to St. John Baptist Church of Orlando. He served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, drove the church bus, and in any capacity needed . Aside from his church activities, Deacon Lovett enjoyed fishing, volunteering with Meals-On-Wheels, and spending time with his family. Deacon Lovett put God first in all that he did and he made sure his family knew who God was and how good God is. God knew he served his purpose and decided to call him home August 17th. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, servant leader and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
James leaves to cherish his memories: loving children, Tom (Gloria) Lovett, Betty Pickens, Shirley (Al) Hill, Daniel (Mona) Lovett, Sharon (Clarence) Green, David Lovett, Linda (Wayne) McNelty, Michael (Shonda) Lovett; three brothers, Charlie Lovett, Melvin Lovett, Bennie Lovett; 14 loving grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, church family and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 4-6 PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00 AM at St. John Baptist Church, 30 Fred L. Maxwell Boulevard, Orlando with Rev. Dr. Rolous Frazier Jr., officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando.
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I send my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. James, who was a true servant in the church and community, and will truly be missed. Family remember, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
To the family my condolences and prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss
I send prayers to the Lovett family you will always be in my prayers and Deacon Lovett you will always be missed,, he was a man of character and integrity if it was a pleasure knowing him as a member of Saint John missionary Baptist Church
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