Herman Ellis Dove, 83 of Steens, MS passed away, Monday, June 29, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation,Friday, July 3, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Mr. Dove was born December 26, 1931 to the late Eckford and Elsie Stanford Dove in West Point, MS and retired from General Tire where he was employed for 30 years as an inspector. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and loved gardening. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dove was preceded in death by his brothers - J. D. Dove, Will D. Dove and D.C. Dove and sisters - Eleanor Wright and Louetta Morton. Mr. Dove is survived by his daughter - Eugenia "Ginger" (Derek) Sparkman, Macon, MS; sisters - Jewel Tiffin, Luna Mae Kilburn and Violet Moats; sister in law - Joanne Dove. In lieu of flowers please make donations to LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, 50 North Dunlop, Memphis, TN 38103 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101 or a charity of the donor's choice.