Carl "LeRoyce" Love, age 78, of the Hartford City area, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Owen Valley Rehab and Nursing Facility in Spencer, Indiana, surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 24, 1948, in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of the late Carl "Estel" and Mary Jane (Seidner) Love. LeRoyce graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966, where he was a member of the FFA, and later attended a technical school in Chicago to train as a mechanic.

On June 29, 1974, he married Janine "Jan" Annette Love (Henson), who survives.

LeRoyce worked as a mechanic but spent most of his career as a semi-truck driver. Early on, he pulled mobile homes, and later operated as an owner-operator for various trucking companies. He was a lifetime member of OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association).

In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. These last several years, he enjoyed working outside on different projects with his John Deere tractor and planting a garden every spring. Those who knew him will remember his family farewell: "See me in the funny pages."

Survivors include his wife, Janine "Jan" Annette Love, Spencer, IN; daughters, Lisa (Clint, deceased) Mauller, Marion, IN; Kim (Shawn) Stickels, Spencer, IN; and Michelle (Dylan) Adams, Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Shaydon (Emily) Stickels, Aaron Mauller, Kaylynn Stickels, Hailey Mauller, and Kelsey Stickels; sisters, Nancy Moore (Rex) of Hartford City, IN, and Peggie Love of Eaton, IN; and many other relatives and friends.

LeRoyce was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Mary Jane Love, and son-in-law, Clint Mauller.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier, IN. Visitation will be from Noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, with a service following at 2 p.m., with Shawn Stickels speaking.

Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Montpelier, IN.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com