Francis John Lovicott

June 18, 1931 - September 13, 2020

Francis John Lovicott of Salem, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Francis was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin on June 18, 1931 to the late Francis W. and Anna Sophia (Legrey) Lovicott. Francis proudly served his Country in both, the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War. After his service time was over, Francis came home and married the love of his life Miss Patricia Bradford on December 12, 1953, this union was blessed with 5 children. Francis used the knowledge he gained during his service time to work in the Aviation field as a Long Range Radar Manager with the Federal Aviation Administration for over 38 years. He was a man of devout faith, and was a very active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, until his health no longer permitted. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He took great pride in raising his children and grandchildren to love the outdoors and hunting and fishing as well. Francis John Lovicott is survived by his children, Patricia Lamb and husband Bob, of Bridgeton, MO, Francis Lovicott and wife Margaret, of Meta, MO, Linda Gerhardt and husband Eric, of St. Charles, MO, and Donna Sahudin and husband Hassan, of Lees Summit, MO, his grandchildren that he raised and loved like his children, Francine Dement, of Salem, MO, Elizabeth Dement, of Jefferson City, MO, and Liam Dement, of Salem, MO; 23 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents Francis W. and Anna Sophia Lovicott, he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, and daughter, Nancy Ellis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00AM, at the Scared Heart Catholic Church in Salem, Missouri with Father Antoney Jose Thundathil, CMI officiating. Internment with full military Honors will follow at North Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Church prior to the service on Saturday, from 9:30AM until service time.