Eric

Lovett

Eric Deon Lovett, born January 6, 1975, was called home by God on July 23, 2025, at the age of 50 years old. He was a native of Eight Mile, AL. and was a resident of Mobile, AL.

As a proud alumnus of the graduating class of 1993 from C. F. Vigor High School, Eric excelled in academics and in sports. He was valedictorian of his graduating class and acted as class president, roles he greatly valued. In high school is where he discovered his new passion: basketball, a sport he acclimated to with ease. Following high school, he then became a proud Badger at Spring Hill College where he majored in mathematics and donned the number four as a starting, talented point guard. Eric would then go on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree as a Badger and earned his Master's Degree at the University of South Alabama.

Starting out as a brand new teacher at Williamson High School, Eric taught mathematics to many students in the community. He did not realize it yet, but this was also the start of his ministry. He then moved that ministry to LeFlore High School and acted as an assistant coach, winning a national championship under the leadership of Coach Otis Hugley. A few short years later, Eric was able to take the reigns as head basketball coach and guided his team to be regional champions. While at LeFlore, he also acted as the senior sponsor, head of the Math Department, and a mentor to many new teachers. He was able to retire after 28 years of service and touch the lives of many students.

Eric always had a love for music and this translated into learning how to swing out dance. He then began teaching and coordinating dances for newlyweds, balls, and debutantes. In 2013, he started deejaying, something that sparked tremendous happiness in him. It combined two of his favorite things: being petty and bringing joy through music. In addition to all of this, he was able to coach AAU teams and played on intramural basketball and volleyball teams. He was a proud member of the exclusive group of deejays called The AVNGRZ DJZ and was a board member of the nonprofit organization Brothers Working Together.

Eric was a faithful member of Mount Hebron Church Ministries his entire life. He participated in the Youth Choir and was active in many other youth ministries. He was even a part of the church's own basketball league. Eric devoted his life to Christ at a young age and let His Spirit permeate every aspect of his life. While he may not have been able to speak to the masses all at once, he hoped that his battle with cancer would be an inspiration to draw others to Christ so that they could see how strong and unwavering his faith was.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Stephanie Durggin. He leaves to cherish his memories to his devoted wife, Ashley Lovett; four children, Eric "EJ" Lovett Jr., Erykah Lovett, Alec Lovett, and Audrey Lovett; beloved father, Woodrow Durggin; brother, Darius Durggin; mother-in-law, Terri (Vincent) Chestang; father-in-law, Gary May; Aunt, Bertha "Kim" Brooks; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, devoted friends, and loved ones.

A public visitation for Mr. Eric Lovett will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Rice & Reese Funeral Home. The visitation will continue at Mt. Hebron Church Ministries on Friday August 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Service.  Interment will take place in the Lawn Haven Memorial Garden.