Franklin H. Lovejoy

November 12, 1964 ~
June 23, 2025

Franklin H. Lovejoy, age 60, of Kentwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2025. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Frank later worked as a Railroad electrician for many years. He brought his love of trains home with him and kept several model trains. Frank loved his family more than anything in this world, especially his son who was his pride and joy. He loved to spend time with him and they both shared a love of bowling. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Lovejoy; and his mother-in-law, MaryAnne Parker. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Rebecca Lovejoy; son, Parker Lovejoy; father, Frank Lovejoy; his bonus mom, Roz; sister, Andrea Bouma; siblings-in-law, Missy (Mike) Fouchey; father-in-law, Peter Parker; and several nieces. Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home and on Tuesday from 10-11 am prior to the service.

Visitation
Monday, June 30
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Visitation
Tuesday, July 1
10:00am - 11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Funeral Service
Tuesday, July 1
11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Leave Your Tribute Message

July 01, 2025 7:13am
Condolences to Becky and Parker for your loss. Many memories growing up with my cousin Frank in Douglas/Saugatuck (he will always be Frankie to us 3 cousins). Sandy

- Sandy

July 01, 2025 7:13am
Condolences to Becky and Parker for your loss. Many memories growing up with my cousin Frank in Douglas/Saugatuck (he will always be Frankie to us 3 cousins). Sandy

- Sandy

June 29, 2025 1:21pm
Frank so sorry to hear of your sons loss, you are in our thoughts

- Dan Attala and Marv

June 24, 2025 6:29pm
Oh Bubba, You are a “brother from another mother,” and are going to be missed a lot. You’ve always been a good friend, had a kind heart and a great laugh. It’s been an honor to call you a friend. Much love, Michelle and Scott Bailey

- Michelle

June 24, 2025 2:16pm
I still vividly remember our trip to see the trains and how ridiculous and scared I was. I love you so much Uncle Frank, love baby girl <3

- Hannah




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