A Life of Service and Passion
Jim Loveless, an 82‑year‑old Fort Worth family‑law attorney, passed away on August 11, 2024, after a brief illness that caught many by surprise. Friends, colleagues, and former clients gathered to remember a man whose courtroom presence was matched only by his generosity off it.
Born into a fourth‑generation Fort Worth family, Loveless grew up on the streets of the city’s historic neighborhoods. He began his working life at age eight delivering the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram, later graduating from R.L. Paschal High School and earning a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University before attending the South Texas College of Law in Houston, where his spouse Kitty, daughter of Sheriff Lon Evans, supported him.
After completing his education, Loveless became one of the first board‑certified family‑law specialists in Texas. He built a reputation as a fierce advocate for equal treatment in child‑custody disputes, a reputation that led to high‑profile cases, including representing tennis star Martina Navratilova in a 1991 palimony matter that settled out of court. His dedication earned him numerous accolades, among them the Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award from the Texas Bar Foundation.
Beyond the law, Loveless was a passionate motorcyclist who helped organize the Boozefighters club, leading rides across the United States and Europe on Harley‑Davidson motorcycles. He also instituted a tailgate tradition at Texas Christian University called “The Best of the Sixties,” a gathering that became a staple for TCU football fans for decades.
His son, Miles Loveless, a TCU alumnus, recalled that his father was “one of the most non‑TCU involved alumni,” yet he forged a close friendship with head coach Gary Patterson, who guided the team to a perfect 2010 season and a 2011 Rose Bowl victory. After stepping back from private practice, Loveless joined his son Lon at Webb Family Law in Dallas, continuing to mentor younger attorneys.
A memorial service will be held at University Christian Church on August 20 at 2 p.m., where family, friends, and colleagues will celebrate a life that blended legal rigor with a love of the open road, hunting, and time with grandchildren.