Jerry Wayne Lovett, 81, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by family. Jerry was born on January 8, 1942, in Nauvoo, Alabama to John and Hattie (Freeman) Lovett. He has been a resident of Hardee County for the past 75 years, a baptist by faith, and a roofing contractor by trade. Jerry was a member of The Moose Lodge and The Elks Lodge. Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara Faye Lovett, both of his parents, brother Terry Lovett, and sister Dean Ledford. He is survived by daughters Sheila Smedley of Bowling Green, FL., and Sherry Westberry (Danny) of Zolfo Springs, FL.; brother Gerry Lovett; sisters Exie Barnett of Wauchula, FL., Dorothy Goodwin (Frank) of Avon Park, FL., Tina Lovett of Virginia, and Brenda Lovett of Avon Park, FL.; grandchildren Lea Smedley-Gonzales (Jamie) of Lakeland, FL., Brandi Westberry of Wauchula, FL., and Amber Westberry of Zolfo Springs, FL.; great-grandchildren Brooklyn Westberry, and Kylie Donaldson both of Zolfo Springs, FL. A Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Doyle Staton will be officiating. Interment will take place at Wauchula Cemetery.