Lloyd Everett August was born February 24, 1904, at Bancroft, Nebraska, and passed from this life April 25, 1984, at Atchison, Kansas.
Lloyd spent his earlier years on the farm; after which he was employed in railroad work, serving over the years as telegraph operator, train dispatcher, ticket clerk and tower operator. Upon retirement from the railroad, he spent the remainder of his life on his farm near Atchison.
In 1927 he married Genevieve Stone, who died in 1942. He married Ruby Babcock of Nortonville in 1943. Besides his wife Ruby, he is survived. by four children: Bill August of New Liberty, Iowa; James August of Boulder, Colorado; Judy August Cranfill of Athens, Texas; and David August of Dallas, Texas.
Lloyd and Ruby have been parents to 21 foster children, two of whom remain in their home: Pamela McClintock and James Trower.
Lloyd was a devoted husband and father. His love for· the Lord was reflected throughout his living. He was a pillar in the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Nortonville, Kansas. The work of the Gideons was a special love for him. His life was a blessing to many of us.
Funeral services were held in the Nortonville S.D.B. Church, with his pastor, Rev. Edgar Wheeler, and Dr. Kenneth Smith officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Atchison.
E. W.
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
Lloyd Everett August was born February 24, 1904, at Bancroft, Nebraska, and passed from this life April 25, 1984, at Atchison, Kansas.
Lloyd spent his earlier years on the farm; after which he was employed in railroad work, serving over the years as telegraph operator, train dispatcher, ticket clerk and tower operator. Upon retirement from the railroad, he spent the remainder of his life on his farm near Atchison.
In 1927 he married Genevieve Stone, who died in 1942. He married Ruby Babcock of Nortonville in 1943. Besides his wife Ruby, he is survived. by four children: Bill August of New Liberty, Iowa; James August of Boulder, Colorado; Judy August Cranfill of Athens, Texas; and David August of Dallas, Texas.
Lloyd and Ruby have been parents to 21 foster children, two of whom remain in their home: Pamela McClintock and James Trower.
Lloyd was a devoted husband and father. His love for· the Lord was reflected throughout his living. He was a pillar in the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Nortonville, Kansas. The work of the Gideons was a special love for him. His life was a blessing to many of us.
Funeral services were held in the Nortonville S.D.B. Church, with his pastor, Rev. Edgar Wheeler, and Dr. Kenneth Smith officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Atchison.
E. W.
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
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