Dr. John Wesley Love Jr.

Dr. John Wesley Love Jr., 75, a retired Polk Community College Professor Of Haines City, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 of Leukemia at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri and has been a resident of Polk County since 1955.

He was a dedicated educator, retiring after 45 years of service with Polk Community College. Both before and in retirement, he was an avid
fisherman and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. He received his Doctorate of Philosophy from Florida State University and attended
Cypress Cathedral.

Dr. Love was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as his youngest brother, Robert Love.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Edith M. Love of Haines City, Daughters; Karen Davis of Georgia and Dawn Rafool of Winter Haven, Fl; Brothers; James Love of Frostproof, FL and Don Love of Auburndale, FL: 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 28, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home chapel in Lake Wales.

Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery.