Brent George Loveless, age 54, of Owings, passed away unexpectedly on the 6th of November while on a hunting trip with his youngest son.

Brent was born in 1971, the youngest son to Everett and Patricia Loveless where he grew up with his brothers Robert, Bryan and Barry on the family farm in Owings.

He was a proud graduate of Northern High School in 1989, where soon after he found his niche in the construction industry, developing a career as a crane operator. He was first an operator at Bay Metal Works but soon mastered the art of running a small crane and started his own company, Brent’s Crane Services. It did not take long for Dunkirk Supply to take notice of his talents, passion and presence at every construction job in Southern Maryland. Dunkirk Supply brought Brent into the company, opening two new successful sections to their services, a crane division followed by a steel division. All these accomplishments would lead Brent into the big leagues of the crane world and become the head dispatcher for Crane Service Company.

He enjoyed hunting and crabbing in his earlier adulthood but as his family grew, his happiness shifted more toward them. Brent became a devoted father, making a point to be involved with their activities and attend every event between his four children. Even in their adulthood he would go to cheer on each of them in various moments of life.

He always found great joy in his family and was delighted when he was blessed with grandchildren. As going camping with his kids became more of a fond memory, Brent decided the tradition could be continued with his granddaughter. He remastered the art (or preparation) of camping and took as many trips as he could with family and friends. He loved the many group trips where all were welcome at his site in the mornings for a breakfast feast.

His world revolved around his grandkids, throughout the year each would be spoiled with the latest surprise their Pop-Pop had in mind.

A strong believer in community and doing things that were good for others, Brent was well known throughout the county for his generous heart and loving nature. Holidays were moments for Brent’s heart to shine. Halloween weekends on the campground held a decorated site, coordinated costumes with his two grandchildren and enough candy for each kid to come around thrice. When Christmas came around, the family knew that the Grinch had always been his favorite Christmas figure, so when his granddaughter fell in love with the green cheermister, it was only right that he bring the Grinch to life in Calvert. For any Christmas event they could attend, his oldest brother, Robert, would be the beloved Santa and Brent would portray the Grinch, bringing along his granddaughter as their sweet Cindy Lou Who.

Although Brent is gone, he will be held in the hearts of many. Brent is survived by his mother Patricia Loveless; loving partner Tina Sleeper; his children, William Loveless and wife Brianna, Alanis Loveless, Joseph Brooks, Kory Loveless and bonus child Bethany Higgs; brothers, Robert Loveless and wife Maria, Bryan Loveless and wife Stacie and Barry Loveless; his grandchildren, Harper Kalnoskas and Wesley Loveless; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Brent was preceded in death by his father, Everett Loveless and sister-in-law, Sondra Loveless.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to continue Brent’s tradition of helping families in need during the holiday season. There will be a donation box at the funeral home to receive gift cards, and the family will be distributing them to schools throughout the county.