Waymon Leroy Love Obituary (1951 - 2018)

Waymon Leroy Love was the oldest of six children, born to Melvina and Harvey Love. He attended Yoakum High School in Yoakum, TX and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgar, TX. Waymon was a hardworking man, having worked for Grocery Worden Trucking, Malone Trucking and Mason Dixon Trucking and over 20 years with Akzo Nobel. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Waymon is preceded in death by his father, Harvey Love and family members, Jason Adams, Harvey Love, Jr., John Williams, Melvin Williams, Cleveland Williams, Alphonso "Turk" Williams, Mavis Thomas, Willie Lee and in-laws, Carson, Weldon Washington and Evelyn Love. Waymon leaves to cherish in his memory, his wife of 24 years, Peggy Love and dearest mother, Melvina Love. Waymon also leaves his beloved family, Quincey (Trey and Kamoni), Craig (Solana, Seven, Zion and Lawson), Polita (Pauletta and Brianna); Uncle Bo Riley and Uncle Sam; Aunt Margaret, Aunt Mandy, Aunt Camellia and Aunt Dorothy; siblings, Michael (Marie), Brenda, Eva, Frankie, Andrew (Theresa) and Clarence, as well as Drew, Justin, Fredrick, Torrick and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A gathering of family of friends will commence Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm followed by a memorial service to celebrate his life at 1:00 pm. Both events will be held at Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) in Texas City, TX 77591. 409-933-4300. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home.