After resigning near the end of that term, Love returned to practicing law in Thomasville. He won election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1861. Love died in Thomasville on November 8, 1866, and was buried in that city's Old Cemetery.
Following his departure from office near the end of the term, Love returned to practicing law in Thomasville. He was elected to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1861. Love died in Thomasville on November 8, 1866, and was laid to rest in that city's Old Cemetery.