Rev. Bill Lover died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Jackie Lover. They were long-time residents of Gainesville, VA. Bill was born in Buffalo, NY on January 1, 1944. He was predeceased by his parents George and Mildred Lover, his brother George Lover and his sister Marilyn Miller. Bill is survived by his son, Andrew Lover and his wife Leontine, and their daughter Annalina. He is also survived by his daughter Cynthia Lover and her two sons Joshua and Zachary. Bill also has three step-daughters: Kristin Kahl, and her husband CJ Currier, Karen Mullen and her husband Shawn Mullen, and their two sons Aidan and Brady, Debbie Kahl, her wife Suzanna Smaldone and children Robert, Caitlin, Kira, and Kevin. Bill graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1962, Muskingham University in 1966 and Princeton Seminary in 1969. He then completed a year of clinical Pastoral Education at the University of PA Medical Center. During his 53 years as a Presbyterian Minister, he served Churches in MA, RI, CT, OH, and VA. He was always known as patient, faithful, and compassionate pastor. All who ever knew him gravitated to him to enjoy these qualities. He will be sorely missed! Bill served the US Army Reserves as a Chaplain, retiring at the rank of LTC. During his 21 years of service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service above and beyond the Call of Duty.