Loyd Whitson
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Funeral services for Loyd Whitson, 73 of Lawrence will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Interment with military honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home.
Loyd was born May 1, 1940 in Cabool, MO the son of Velmer and Eula (Riley) Whitson.
Loyd was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. He received the safety award for his skilled driving. He retired from BOC Transport in 2003. He was Past President of the Men’s Auxillary of VFW Post 852 of Lawrence. He always was there to lend his mechanical skills to anyone in need.
His passions were fast cars, guns, hunting, fishing, karaoke at the old VFW (138 Alabama) and singing with his fellow veterans at area nursing homes, as well as flirting with the girls.
Loyd is survived by his spouse, Judy Gragg, the love of his life, aka”The Boss” of the home, as well as their blended family; daughters, Tina Stice (Danny) of Lawrence, Pam Henderson (John) of Lawrence, Bobbie Shreve (Jim) of Lawrence and Darla Bailey (Glenn) of Basehor; sons, Dennis and Norman Whitson of Germany and Jimmy Spencer of Grower Beach, CA; sister, Roma Widsom (Terry) of Eudora and sister in law Darla Whitson of Lawrence; grandchildren, Michelle Read (James) , Jennifer Benschoter (Marco) , Krystal Kerr , Brandy Kerr , Jamie Henderson (Trent) , Tiffany Scott (Nick) , and Lindsey Shreve all of Lawrence, AJ Bailey of Kansas City, MO, Larry Stewart (Katie) of Liberty, MO, Nicole Whitson of Topeka and Chelsea Snyder of Shawnee; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kenneth, Bob and Larry Whitson, and his sister, Sue Howell.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday at the mortuary.
Memorials have been suggested to Douglas County Hospice in his memory.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. Loyd was one of my dad’s best friends and we lived 4 houses down i loved him like an uncle.My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends…RIP loyd
rest in peace my friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry for your lose Nicole.Prayers to the Whitson Family.
My heart goes out to Lloyds family he will be deeply missed by me. Judy my thoughts and praters are with you. Sending my love your way
Prayers to all the family. Loyd was such a great guy may he RIP.
Memories will help through the hard times.
Roma so sorry for your loss my thoughts and Prayers are with you
Love you Uncle Loyd. You were a stubborn but funny guy, Will always remember the love and laughter you brought into our lives.
LovEYou uncle Loyd And Will missYou..You Were So Supportive And CaRing And funny You Will Be Missed By all
Sorry for the loss of a great guy and old friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy and family. God bless you all.
Loyd will be truly missed by so many. He was a very generous man and would help whenever you needed him. He was also onery and could would tell a great joke. Please know that I and others share your grief.
Loyd RIP.
Judy, we are so sorry for your loss, wish we could have known Loyd better, but health issues limit us so much. You will be in our thoughts & prayers Tuesday, would like to be there, but you have our love & sympathy.
we so enjoyed our visit in Kansas with Loyd and his many visit’s to CA he had a great smile a was a loving man we will all miss him…RIP
so sorry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I had an opportunity to visit with Lloyd in March at my mom’s funeral. He was a very kind person and will be missed by all.
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Loyd’s passing. I have very fond memories of him as I was growing up. He was always there to lend a helping hand when our family needed help. He will be missed.
We all know this happy go lucky man will be blessed by the smile of God.
The picture you chose of him is just perfect. I last saw him about 30 years ago.
I only have memories of him and that smile and joking. And very nice to everyone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thanks to my friend Roma, I knew this man.
Special thoughts and prayers for you at this time, Roma.
Denise Coleman Mead
Sorry to see the loss of your husband Judy,thinking and praying for you!
The smiles on their faces, the joy they had in their life together spoke volumes to all who watched Loyd and Judy’s relationship. Loyd was one of the good guys. A very special brother n law. He will be missed.
Dearest Aunt Judy and family,
Such a terrific guy. Always a good conversationalist. Loyd never failed to be welcoming or genuine. Our hearts go to you, Auntie.
love,
Tony and Ellen with the Indiana tribe
Aunt Judy
Fred and I are sad for your loss. Through the years Lloyd bought you loving companionship and lots of get out and go. He will be missed by many.
To the extended family, we lift you all in prayer during this difficult time.
Fred & Kay Raavel
R.I.P. Loyd. Gee I want to join that party! My prayers to Judy and family.
Our sincere condolences. The family is in our prayers.
Loyd will be missed by all
Judy and family, Loyd was a gentle and caring soul. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Saathoff family
Judy and family, Loyd was a gentle and caring soul. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Saathoff family
So sorry to hear of your loss Darla. I lost my dad last year and it takes awhile to get over the grief. I remember your dad and mom and have fond memories of them both. I send you my deepest sympathy and wish you well.
Sorry about your loss. He was a good person
Thinking of you Judy. (hugs)
May you rest in paradise Uncle Loyd. We will love and miss you aleays.