Mr. Howard Love age 83, of Hayden passed away Friday, July 16th, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include wife Barbara Love, sons Kelvin and Tim Love, daughters Diane Love and Danette Heinrich (Chris), brother Claxton Love, sisters Fay Green, Betty Carol Baker and Vera Hogeland, 9 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. He is preceded In death by is parents Clyde and Vera Love, and brother Harold Love. The family will receive friends at the Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel 17885 State Hwy 160 Cleveland, Alabama 35049 on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Nectar First Congregational Methodist Church 14295 State Highway 160 Cleveland, Alabama 35049, with burial to follow at Nectar Cemetery. Mr. Love was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved being outdoors, especially riding his tractor. He also enjoyed fishing and camping. Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.