Richard Ashton Loveless
September 14, 1932 – April 4, 2021
Richard Ashton Loveless, “Dick”, 88, of Huntingtown, MD passed away April 4, 2021 in Harwood, Maryland. He was born on September 14, 1932 in Washington, D.C.
Dick proudly served in the Korean conflict from 1948-1952 as a member of 1st Cavalry unit; recipient of Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal w. 5 Bronze Stars and many other medals recognizing his bravery and valor.
He served his career as a lifetime member of Steamfitters Local Union 602 having been initiated in January 1965 and remained a member-in-good-standing until his passing.
Dick had an unquenchable thirst for the great outdoors he loved hunting, fishing and observing wildlife.
He was a man of immeasurable generosity and kindness who would be the first one to stop and help someone if their car broke down on the side of the road. He had a warm and welcoming heart and never met a stranger. He was known for his sense of humor however you needed to be on alert around him as you may become the victim of one of his many harmless pranks. He loved working with his wife Peggy in the yard, hanging out with his friends, solving the world’s problems and his cat Satan.
Blessed with a large and loving family, Dick was pre-deceased by his first wife: Geraldine (Prochaska) Loveless and second wife: Peggy (Weems) Loveless, whom he has been longing for his time to reunite with her.
He is survived by six children, April Hanrahan, Daniel Loveless (Sandy), Wayne Loveless (Linda), Dale Weems (Lauren), Cheryl Vaughn (Dennis), and Lynne Daniels (Aubrey). Grandfather of nine; Rebecca, Heather, Stephanie, Rachel, Alex, Siena, Brittany, Joshua, Marty and numerous great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 10, 2021, 10 AM, at Christ Church Cemetery, Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to either Charlotte Hall Veterans Home or Hospice of the Chesapeake.
Visitation
Services
Saturday, April 10, 2021
10 AM
Interment
Saturday, April 10, 2021
10 AM
Contributions
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
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6 Apr 2021
6:33pm
Dick was a wonderful person and always made you feel like his best friend. Always willing to give you a hand if you needed one. He will be missed alot. Jim & Brenda Hance Riverview, Fl.
City
RIVERVIEW
State
FL
6 Apr 2021
6:54pm
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Loveless ..He was a regular at the lawnmower shop and is my favorite customer .. He was extremely nice and just a great person .. He had a way about himself that made me feel as though I was part of his family . I could tell he loved Peggy dearly and would do anything to be a great husband …We would tease him and ask if he was out in the yard at 3 am picking up leaves and twigs …we didn’t know if he was out doing lawn work at 3 am . yet we knew if he was ,,he was doing it for Peggy .
I am going to miss talking to him .
My condolences and prayers for family and friends .
May he requiescat in pace .
City
Chesapeake beach
State
Maryland
7 Apr 2021
12:58pm
I meet Dick somewhere around 1973 carpooling with a group of local Union # 602 Steamfitters riding from Nothern Virginia to Lusby , MD Calvert cliff power plant . We have keep in touch through the years to present time . Dick was fine of a man that a person could ever have a chance call friend . Dick will be missed by his family and the many friends he welcomed into his life . We all have some special memories that during sad moments we can dial up and put a smile and maybe make us breakout into laughter . Rest in peace Brother and hope to see you on the other side . God Bless Dick and his family 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸
City
Fairfax
State
Virginia
11 Apr 2021
8:11pm
I was so sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. I remember how often he used to come in my parent’s feed store. He was always such a kind, humble man. I’ll never forget- he was always donning one of his signature – colorful welding caps, and would hang out and visit for a while- after the money had been exchanged. My condolences go to his family. I’m certain he will be missed. The world needs more kind men like Dick.
City
Saint Leonard
State
Md
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Dick was a wonderful person and always made you feel like his best friend. Always willing to give you a hand if you needed one. He will be missed alot. Jim & Brenda Hance Riverview, Fl.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Loveless ..He was a regular at the lawnmower shop and is my favorite customer .. He was extremely nice and just a great person .. He had a way about himself that made me feel as though I was part of his family . I could tell he loved Peggy dearly and would do anything to be a great husband …We would tease him and ask if he was out in the yard at 3 am picking up leaves and twigs …we didn’t know if he was out doing lawn work at 3 am . yet we knew if he was ,,he was doing it for Peggy .
I am going to miss talking to him .
My condolences and prayers for family and friends .
May he requiescat in pace .
I meet Dick somewhere around 1973 carpooling with a group of local Union # 602 Steamfitters riding from Nothern Virginia to Lusby , MD Calvert cliff power plant . We have keep in touch through the years to present time . Dick was fine of a man that a person could ever have a chance call friend . Dick will be missed by his family and the many friends he welcomed into his life . We all have some special memories that during sad moments we can dial up and put a smile and maybe make us breakout into laughter . Rest in peace Brother and hope to see you on the other side . God Bless Dick and his family 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸
I was so sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. I remember how often he used to come in my parent’s feed store. He was always such a kind, humble man. I’ll never forget- he was always donning one of his signature – colorful welding caps, and would hang out and visit for a while- after the money had been exchanged. My condolences go to his family. I’m certain he will be missed. The world needs more kind men like Dick.