Mr. Richard A. Loveless, age 80, of Starke passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice ET York Care Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born October 15,1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Alfred(Clyde) and Helen(McElwain) Loveless. After graduating high school, Richard served in the Army during Vietnam. He retired as a Parts Manager from Datsun/Nissan Motor Corp. Richard was a member of the Elks, Bloomfield New Jersey. The love of his life, wife Rosetta L. Loveless of 55 years precedes him in death, along with his brother Paul Loveless. Richards survivors are his loving children, Richard(Dawn) Loveless of Starke, FL, Kevin(Danielle) Loveless of Hackensack, NJ, and John(Judy) Loveless of Yulee, FL. Also left are his grandchildren who called him "Grandpa" Brittany, Raven, Eric, Madison, and Conner; great grandchildren, Robert and Nathan; siblings, Ginny Staab of Maywood, NJ, and Charlie(Wanda) Loveless of Scottsdale, AZ. He also leaves behind his two pets Wolfee and Tank. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. (904) 964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200