“I love my family.” 

“I love my friends.”

 “I love the Lord.” 

Devoted Family Man, Land Developer, and Sports Car Enthusiast. Survived by wife, Vita Marie Lovett of Maryville, Son, Daniel (Danny) Francis Lovett IV, of Maryville. Sister & Brother-In-Law Dawn & George DeBaby of Maryville. Brother & Sister-In-Law Dean & Kathi Lovett of Denver, Colorado. Brother-in-Law Fred Manning & wife Tammy Naumik of Atlanta, Georgia. Niece Cristy DeBaby-Ewing & Jeff Ewing of Maryville, Niece Jamey & Matt Hearon of Maryville. Nephews Aaron & Josh Viola-Lovett of Denver, Colorado. Danpa’s Favorites: Emory & Brady Blanding, Avery & Ella Hearon, Orion Viola-Lovett and Maddox & Ethan Ewing. Cousins, Joe, Geri, Jennifer, and Joanna Sutter of Knoxville. Nance, Don, Brian & Lexxie Dunlap of Nashville. Most Special Family Member: Sister Peter of Mt. Saint Mary’s Abbey, Wrentham, MA. Best Buddies: Tom Isaacs, Larry Kibler, John Crane, Barry O’Malley, Sammy Spatzer, George Roller, Peter Corbett & family. Favorite Driving Buddy: Gene Glazar.