Dr. Bob Lovingood, former CCPS superintendent, dies

Former Christian County School System Superintendent, Dr. Bob Lovingood has died from COVID-19.

Dr. Lovingood led the Christian County Public School System from 2001 through 2008 and spent the last six years of his life as mayor of his hometown in Vonore, Tennessee.

He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was superintendent of the Monroe County, Tennessee School System for about 12 years before coming to Christian County.

He’s survived by his wife of 46 years, Darlene Lovingood, and his three sons.

Dr. Lovingood was 73.