Frank Edward Love, II

Frank Edward Love, II, 59, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2026 at his residence.

The son of Phyllis Jones Nelon and the late Frank Edward Love, he was born February 5, 1967 in Buncombe County.

An avid outdoorsman, Edward loved hunting, fishing, and hiking. He loved each member of his family and had a special ability to make them feel special. He was always welcoming to others and will be remembered for his kindness. Most of all, he loved the Lord with all his heart, and this was evident by his witnessing to others any chance he got.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Zachary Edward Love.

Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother, Phyllis Nelon, are two sons, Brandon Love (Gabrielle) and Austin Love along with their mother, Kim Buchholz (Eric); three grandchildren, Charlie, Mckenna, and Maverick; two sisters, True Hollifield (Jeff) and Crystal Arrowood (Matt); niece and nephews, Seth Hollifield, Bryson Love (Kelsey), Maddie Jones, Hunter Arrowood, and Levi Arrowood; great-niece and great-nephew, Hailee and Henry; special friends, Donna Lonon and Bamm Bamm and Marianne Benfield; and his special canine companion, Gunny.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Road, in Rutherfordton. A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Brian Blanchette, will follow at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.