W. E. "Dub" Love, Jr. '48 served on the Elon University Board of Trustees for 10 years.
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A longtime Elon supporter, W. E. “Dub” Love, Jr. ’48 died March 7 at his home in Burlington, N.C.
The former chief operating officer of W.E. Love & Associates, Love was elected to the Elon University Board of Trustees in March of 1990 and became a trustee emeritus in June 2000. He and his wife Ann were strong supporters of Elon athletics, athletics building projects and student scholarships.
He was born in Burlington on April 14, 1926 and graduated from Burlington High School in 1943. After serving in the Navy, Mr. Love worked in banking and insurance before opening his own firm in Burlington.
Mr. Love is survived by his wife, Ann, and children W.E. “Rusty” Love, III ’72, Katherine Love and John Love.
A funeral service will be held March 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Front Street United Methodist Church in Burlington. The family will receive friends at the Front Street United Methodist Church Heritage Center one hour prior to the service and at other times at 536 West Willowbrook Drive, Burlington.