SOUTH CHINA ~ David Lee Lovering, Sr., 72, of South China, died Thursday April 12, 2018 at his home. He was born in Augusta August 17, 1945 the son of Sidney and Pauline Lovering. He grew up in China and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. After being discharged, David became a professional truck driver working both short and long haul. He and his wife, Carlaine Bovio worked as a driving team for many years, travelling all over the United States. When he wasn’t working, David enjoyed going to car shows. To his family he was known as “Grumpy” David is predeceased by his parents, Sidney and Pauline. He is survived by his wife, Carlaine; his son, David Lee Lovering, Jr. and his wife, Shannon, of Palmyra; daughters, Lisa Lovering, of Buxton, Sheri Lovering, of Key West, FL and Kelly Murray and her husband, Chris, of Bangor; step-children, John Starkey and his fianc, Shekeria Anthony, of Skowhegan and Tina Kennedy and her husband, Patrick, of Unity; his grandchildren, Skylar, Morgan, Allison, Kaitlyn, Hunter, Autumn, Dominic, Zachary, Emme, Elizabeth, Michael, Aidan and Cheyenne and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the China Baptist Church, Thursday April 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church Street, Augusta. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com