WILLIAM EARL BILL LOVE, age 78, a resident of Irving since 1963, died Friday, February 18, 2011, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1932 in McKinney, Texas, he was the son of Benjamin and Leva Love. A graduate of McKinney High School and The University of North Texas where he has been an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon for 60 years, he served in the United States Army. He married Pat Whatley March 31, 1956 in Longview, Texas. During his working career, he was first a teacher, then later joined B. F. Ascher Pharmaceuticals where he retired after 45 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Irving. Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Pat W. Love of Irving; three sons, Bill Love and wife Sandy of Coppell, David Love and wife Lynne of San Antonio, and Steve Love and wife Prasai of Hawaii; a sister Barbara Hodo and husband Ken; and four grandchildren, Britni, Jordan, Benjamin, and Henry. The family will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 211 West Third Street in Irving. Rev. Sammy Hargrove will officiate. Burial will be 1:45 p.m. at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.