Alton Lovingood

Augusta, GA — Alton Lovingood, age 93, was called home to meet his Lord and Savior in person the evening of March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ida Lovinggood and his brothers and sisters-in-law Paul Lovinggood (Louise) and Gene Lovinggood (Blanche). He was also pre-deceased by his granddaughter Stephanie Elizabeth Brooks.

Mr. Lovingood is survived by his wife of 72 years, “Betty Gene” Balk Lovingood, and their two daughters, Lynda Lovingood Brooks (Walter) and Kay Lovingood. Other family members include nieces, nephews, and their children.

Al Lovingood was born in rural Cobb County December 18, 1931, was raised in a Godly family, and came to know Christ as his Savior during his teen years. He was the first of his family to go to college, majoring in Agricultural Engineering at UGA. He was also the first — and only — to move away from that area, because his college sweetheart, Betty Gene Balk, lived in Augusta.

Al was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army during the conflict in Korea, then spent his working years as an engineer at Babcock and Wilcox, which became Thermal Ceramics during his tenure. After his retirement, Al and Betty Gene enjoyed traveling in their small motorhome, until age and health got in the way.

He was a humble, quiet man, yet proud of his faith. During his time at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, he was elected Deacon, then Elder. He also sang bass in the choir there beginning in 1954, before moving to Christ Church Presbyterian, where he continued to sing until early 2020, giving him 66 years of singing to his Lord on this earth.

He was honored to be part of beginning two wonderful God-honoring institutions in the Augusta area, being a founding board member (now Emeritus) of Westminster Schools in 1972, and a founding elder (now Emeritus) at Christ Church in 2004. Both have grown at the Lord’s direction.

The family wishes to thank those who have prayed for us during recent times, and continuing. We’re thankful, too, for Donna Turner, from Right at Home, who became Mr. Lovingood’s wonderful caregiver in recent years. Their bond was special right from the start. Finally, we thank the staff at Harrington Park Rehab and at Affinis Hospice for loving him and caring for him.

Memorial contributions may be given to Christ Church Presbyterian’s building fund, or to the Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship Fund at Westminster Schools.

The funeral service will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Church Presbyterian with Rev. Robbie Hendrick officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the church.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com