Lloyd W. Agee, 77, of Glendale, AZ, formally of Tucson, AZ, passed away September 17, 2008 in Peoria, AZ.
Lloyd was born in Ottumwa, IA. He moved to Arizona in 1957. Lloyd worked for the Yellow Freight Co and retired in 1984.
He was a member of the Sabbar Shriners. Lloyd loved camping, boating, animals, music and enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Chuck.
Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Edna, his twin daughters, Karen A. Hively and Sharen Agee, sister, Evelyn Celander, grandchildren, Darleen and William and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 10AM Monday September 22, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.
The following was Lloyd's Memorial service that was held at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, AZ:
Opening Song: I did it my way, by Frank Sinatra
Memorial Card:
Though I am dead, grieve not for me with tears
Think not of death with sorrowing and fears.
I am so near that every tear you shed
Touches and tortures me, though you think me dead.
But, when you laugh and sing in glad delight
My soul is lifted upward to the light
Laugh and be glad for that
Life is giving
And I though dead will share your joy in LIVING
-Anonymous
Reverend Greeting and welcome to all. The family had prepared a collection of thoughts in remembrances of the man, and although Lloyd would have hated this inconvenience to you all, WE, gathered on his behalf to take closure and celebrate his life.
Lloyd Wayne Agee, born May 1, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ona Talbott and Roy Agee with a sister of 4 years old Evelyn.
This was a home birth , with his Aunt Alma attending , who was praised on this day for saving the child's life, by cutting the cord wrapped around his neck..
Soon to follow, this handsome young male child with the recognizable charming smile, would be known as the trouble maker, the prankster, the mischievous and reckless one. Lloyd would be the first grandson on the Agee side. With many uncles teaching him to make a fist and boxing, there were no questions as to where the bruises on his older sister came from. There would be no questions as to why his sister became a good boxer too.
Swinging from branches, breaking of dishes, dislocated joints, stray animals, as well as stray people would clatter through the house. The Auntie who once saved his life was soon to be blamed for the future misfortunes of us all.
During puberty, it was not an uncommon occurrence to hear the mother hollering though the neighborhood, "Lloyd Wayne, knock it off". A familiar phrase carried on throughout his life and used on a regular basis by his wife Edna.
His favorite sports in school were Swimming and wrestling .
As he matured to a young youth he soon received the Nicknamed "Josh", in recognition of his continued need to tell jokes, play pranks on people and laugh. He was always laughing.
Friends he made as a teenager he kept to this day. They remember him as a healthy young man and a good fighter. They always shared a love for a good tussle.
His early jobs in life included being a warehouseman for John Deere and real estate.
On Feb 14th, 1949, he met, fell in love and married Edna Erickson and had twin daughters Karen and Sharen.
Shortly after his mothers death in 1957 Lloyd moved his wife and young daughters to the wild, west of Arizona, as he had maintained his childhood dream of being a real cowboy.
To support his family and hobbies, he worked as a miner, a truck driver, a warehouseman, and retired from Yellow Freight Systems in 1984.
His reputation as the jokester, the prankster and the troublemaker bore him a new name in Arizona, and he was now known as "Smiley".
We all have specific stories of a near death experience with Lloyd, an adventure, a good laugh, a joke we played on someone. His favorite playgrounds usually involved
Boating, camping, hunting, C.B. Jamborees, motorcycle riding, anything that required being outdoors with people and physical activity.
Always surrounded by Music, dancing, women cooking, dogs barking, children fighting, ….these sounds that might be a distraction for someone else, was the roadmap to finding Smiley's camp site..
Lloyd had a particular obsession for ice cold water. Usually throwing it on you while you slept, or dumping you near the dam where the water was freezing cold , as you were teased and forced to make your way back into the boat. …in a pinch and as a last resort a cold beer can on your sunburned back would work to achieve his main goal, which was that high pitched scream he enjoyed as a boy from the pranks with his sister.
Retired at the earlier age of 55, Lloyd pursued his dream of being that cowboy with a ranch, moved to the base of the Chiricahua mountains and started the task of building barns, digging wells, stringing barbed wire, which would later be called "Big Barn, little house on the prairie".
Failing health prevented his being able to maintain and survive on the ranch, so in 2003, he was forced back to the city near the necessary benefits of hospitals and doctors. Big screen TV's and air conditioning replace the winds off the prairie and the storm watching out of the north skies.
Lloyd had now seen his grandchildren Darleen, Bill and Chuck grow up. Happily, he was presented with a new generation of great grand babies, Alex, Krystal, Simone and Nicky.
He still enjoyed teasing the girls by eating all the prettiest treats on the plate, during their tea parties, and made an observant babysitter for their dolls, as they pretended to go to the store.
He loved to hear Alex scream and laugh by jumping out at him as he watched a scary movie….
His play days have been worn down, but he loved his life, he loved his people, he clung dearly to his friends.
Baptized in the Lutheran Church, Lloyd didn't speak often on the subject of religion, but his faith and personal beliefs were steadfast.
He believed
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other dearly
He believed
That you can do something in an instant, that will give you heartache for a lifetime
He believed
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences
He believed
That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief
He believed
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you- you will find the strength to help.
He believed
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are still responsible for who we become
He believed
That credentials on the wall don't necessarily make you a decent human being or a good person
He believed
That it's had taken him a long time, to become the person he wanted to be
He believed
That you can keep going long after you think you can't
He believed
That the people you care about most in life, are taken from us too soon
REV SANDRA P. COUSINS-asks for moment of silence and prayer for Lloyd
MUSIC: Peace in the Valley by Elvis Presley
Reverend: Lloyd had spoken with Sandra, knowing this day was upon him,
And prepared this personal message from Lloyd to all of us
"DEATH IS REALLY NOTHING AT ALL. IN REALITY, THE SOUL DOES NOT EVER DIE.
IN REMEMBERING ME, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT I AM STILL WITH ALL OF YOU, IN SPIRIT. NOTHING REALLY HAPPENED, ONLY MY ENERGY HAS SHIFTED TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.
I AM I, AND YOU ARE YOU. THE OLD LIFE WE LIVED SO FONDLY TOGETHER IS UNTOUCHED AND UNCHANGED. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL.
SPEAK OF ME IN THAT EASY WAY THAT YOU ALWAYS USED. PUT NO DIFFERENCE INTO YOUR TONE. WEAR NO FORCED AIR OF SOLEMENITY OR SORROW, FOR THIS WILL TRULY MAKE ME SAD.
THINK OF ME, WHEN I TALKED ABOUT MY DAUGHTERS AND MY GRANDCHILDREN. LAUGH, AS WE LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES OF LIFE THAT WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.
SMILE AND THINK OF ME WITH GOOD THOUGHTS. PRAY FOR ME.
ALL IS WELL. NOTHING IS HURT AND NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME, AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE.
HOW WE SHALL SMILE AT THE TROUBLE OF PARTING, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, AS WE MOST SURELY WILL.
I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, AS WE ALL MUST DO. I AM READY TO MAKE MY TRANSITION OF THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE TO ANOTHER."
LLOYD
All gathered are asked to read the 23rd Psalms.
MUSIC: AMAZING GRACE by Elvis Presley
Invite for reception and gathering at the home of his daughter Karen.
End
Lloyd was born in Ottumwa, IA. He moved to Arizona in 1957. Lloyd worked for the Yellow Freight Co and retired in 1984.
He was a member of the Sabbar Shriners. Lloyd loved camping, boating, animals, music and enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Chuck.
Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Edna, his twin daughters, Karen A. Hively and Sharen Agee, sister, Evelyn Celander, grandchildren, Darleen and William and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 10AM Monday September 22, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.
The following was Lloyd's Memorial service that was held at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, AZ:
Opening Song: I did it my way, by Frank Sinatra
Memorial Card:
Though I am dead, grieve not for me with tears
Think not of death with sorrowing and fears.
I am so near that every tear you shed
Touches and tortures me, though you think me dead.
But, when you laugh and sing in glad delight
My soul is lifted upward to the light
Laugh and be glad for that
Life is giving
And I though dead will share your joy in LIVING
-Anonymous
Reverend Greeting and welcome to all. The family had prepared a collection of thoughts in remembrances of the man, and although Lloyd would have hated this inconvenience to you all, WE, gathered on his behalf to take closure and celebrate his life.
Lloyd Wayne Agee, born May 1, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ona Talbott and Roy Agee with a sister of 4 years old Evelyn.
This was a home birth , with his Aunt Alma attending , who was praised on this day for saving the child's life, by cutting the cord wrapped around his neck..
Soon to follow, this handsome young male child with the recognizable charming smile, would be known as the trouble maker, the prankster, the mischievous and reckless one. Lloyd would be the first grandson on the Agee side. With many uncles teaching him to make a fist and boxing, there were no questions as to where the bruises on his older sister came from. There would be no questions as to why his sister became a good boxer too.
Swinging from branches, breaking of dishes, dislocated joints, stray animals, as well as stray people would clatter through the house. The Auntie who once saved his life was soon to be blamed for the future misfortunes of us all.
During puberty, it was not an uncommon occurrence to hear the mother hollering though the neighborhood, "Lloyd Wayne, knock it off". A familiar phrase carried on throughout his life and used on a regular basis by his wife Edna.
His favorite sports in school were Swimming and wrestling .
As he matured to a young youth he soon received the Nicknamed "Josh", in recognition of his continued need to tell jokes, play pranks on people and laugh. He was always laughing.
Friends he made as a teenager he kept to this day. They remember him as a healthy young man and a good fighter. They always shared a love for a good tussle.
His early jobs in life included being a warehouseman for John Deere and real estate.
On Feb 14th, 1949, he met, fell in love and married Edna Erickson and had twin daughters Karen and Sharen.
Shortly after his mothers death in 1957 Lloyd moved his wife and young daughters to the wild, west of Arizona, as he had maintained his childhood dream of being a real cowboy.
To support his family and hobbies, he worked as a miner, a truck driver, a warehouseman, and retired from Yellow Freight Systems in 1984.
His reputation as the jokester, the prankster and the troublemaker bore him a new name in Arizona, and he was now known as "Smiley".
We all have specific stories of a near death experience with Lloyd, an adventure, a good laugh, a joke we played on someone. His favorite playgrounds usually involved
Boating, camping, hunting, C.B. Jamborees, motorcycle riding, anything that required being outdoors with people and physical activity.
Always surrounded by Music, dancing, women cooking, dogs barking, children fighting, ….these sounds that might be a distraction for someone else, was the roadmap to finding Smiley's camp site..
Lloyd had a particular obsession for ice cold water. Usually throwing it on you while you slept, or dumping you near the dam where the water was freezing cold , as you were teased and forced to make your way back into the boat. …in a pinch and as a last resort a cold beer can on your sunburned back would work to achieve his main goal, which was that high pitched scream he enjoyed as a boy from the pranks with his sister.
Retired at the earlier age of 55, Lloyd pursued his dream of being that cowboy with a ranch, moved to the base of the Chiricahua mountains and started the task of building barns, digging wells, stringing barbed wire, which would later be called "Big Barn, little house on the prairie".
Failing health prevented his being able to maintain and survive on the ranch, so in 2003, he was forced back to the city near the necessary benefits of hospitals and doctors. Big screen TV's and air conditioning replace the winds off the prairie and the storm watching out of the north skies.
Lloyd had now seen his grandchildren Darleen, Bill and Chuck grow up. Happily, he was presented with a new generation of great grand babies, Alex, Krystal, Simone and Nicky.
He still enjoyed teasing the girls by eating all the prettiest treats on the plate, during their tea parties, and made an observant babysitter for their dolls, as they pretended to go to the store.
He loved to hear Alex scream and laugh by jumping out at him as he watched a scary movie….
His play days have been worn down, but he loved his life, he loved his people, he clung dearly to his friends.
Baptized in the Lutheran Church, Lloyd didn't speak often on the subject of religion, but his faith and personal beliefs were steadfast.
He believed
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other dearly
He believed
That you can do something in an instant, that will give you heartache for a lifetime
He believed
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences
He believed
That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief
He believed
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you- you will find the strength to help.
He believed
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are still responsible for who we become
He believed
That credentials on the wall don't necessarily make you a decent human being or a good person
He believed
That it's had taken him a long time, to become the person he wanted to be
He believed
That you can keep going long after you think you can't
He believed
That the people you care about most in life, are taken from us too soon
REV SANDRA P. COUSINS-asks for moment of silence and prayer for Lloyd
MUSIC: Peace in the Valley by Elvis Presley
Reverend: Lloyd had spoken with Sandra, knowing this day was upon him,
And prepared this personal message from Lloyd to all of us
"DEATH IS REALLY NOTHING AT ALL. IN REALITY, THE SOUL DOES NOT EVER DIE.
IN REMEMBERING ME, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT I AM STILL WITH ALL OF YOU, IN SPIRIT. NOTHING REALLY HAPPENED, ONLY MY ENERGY HAS SHIFTED TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.
I AM I, AND YOU ARE YOU. THE OLD LIFE WE LIVED SO FONDLY TOGETHER IS UNTOUCHED AND UNCHANGED. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL.
SPEAK OF ME IN THAT EASY WAY THAT YOU ALWAYS USED. PUT NO DIFFERENCE INTO YOUR TONE. WEAR NO FORCED AIR OF SOLEMENITY OR SORROW, FOR THIS WILL TRULY MAKE ME SAD.
THINK OF ME, WHEN I TALKED ABOUT MY DAUGHTERS AND MY GRANDCHILDREN. LAUGH, AS WE LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES OF LIFE THAT WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.
SMILE AND THINK OF ME WITH GOOD THOUGHTS. PRAY FOR ME.
ALL IS WELL. NOTHING IS HURT AND NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME, AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE.
HOW WE SHALL SMILE AT THE TROUBLE OF PARTING, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, AS WE MOST SURELY WILL.
I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, AS WE ALL MUST DO. I AM READY TO MAKE MY TRANSITION OF THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE TO ANOTHER."
LLOYD
All gathered are asked to read the 23rd Psalms.
MUSIC: AMAZING GRACE by Elvis Presley
Invite for reception and gathering at the home of his daughter Karen.
End
Lloyd W. Agee, 77, of Glendale, AZ, formally of Tucson, AZ, passed away September 17, 2008 in Peoria, AZ.
Lloyd was born in Ottumwa, IA. He moved to Arizona in 1957. Lloyd worked for the Yellow Freight Co and retired in 1984.
He was a member of the Sabbar Shriners. Lloyd loved camping, boating, animals, music and enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Chuck.
Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Edna, his twin daughters, Karen A. Hively and Sharen Agee, sister, Evelyn Celander, grandchildren, Darleen and William and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 10AM Monday September 22, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.
The following was Lloyd's Memorial service that was held at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, AZ:
Opening Song: I did it my way, by Frank Sinatra
Memorial Card:
Though I am dead, grieve not for me with tears
Think not of death with sorrowing and fears.
I am so near that every tear you shed
Touches and tortures me, though you think me dead.
But, when you laugh and sing in glad delight
My soul is lifted upward to the light
Laugh and be glad for that
Life is giving
And I though dead will share your joy in LIVING
-Anonymous
Reverend Greeting and welcome to all. The family had prepared a collection of thoughts in remembrances of the man, and although Lloyd would have hated this inconvenience to you all, WE, gathered on his behalf to take closure and celebrate his life.
Lloyd Wayne Agee, born May 1, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ona Talbott and Roy Agee with a sister of 4 years old Evelyn.
This was a home birth , with his Aunt Alma attending , who was praised on this day for saving the child's life, by cutting the cord wrapped around his neck..
Soon to follow, this handsome young male child with the recognizable charming smile, would be known as the trouble maker, the prankster, the mischievous and reckless one. Lloyd would be the first grandson on the Agee side. With many uncles teaching him to make a fist and boxing, there were no questions as to where the bruises on his older sister came from. There would be no questions as to why his sister became a good boxer too.
Swinging from branches, breaking of dishes, dislocated joints, stray animals, as well as stray people would clatter through the house. The Auntie who once saved his life was soon to be blamed for the future misfortunes of us all.
During puberty, it was not an uncommon occurrence to hear the mother hollering though the neighborhood, "Lloyd Wayne, knock it off". A familiar phrase carried on throughout his life and used on a regular basis by his wife Edna.
His favorite sports in school were Swimming and wrestling .
As he matured to a young youth he soon received the Nicknamed "Josh", in recognition of his continued need to tell jokes, play pranks on people and laugh. He was always laughing.
Friends he made as a teenager he kept to this day. They remember him as a healthy young man and a good fighter. They always shared a love for a good tussle.
His early jobs in life included being a warehouseman for John Deere and real estate.
On Feb 14th, 1949, he met, fell in love and married Edna Erickson and had twin daughters Karen and Sharen.
Shortly after his mothers death in 1957 Lloyd moved his wife and young daughters to the wild, west of Arizona, as he had maintained his childhood dream of being a real cowboy.
To support his family and hobbies, he worked as a miner, a truck driver, a warehouseman, and retired from Yellow Freight Systems in 1984.
His reputation as the jokester, the prankster and the troublemaker bore him a new name in Arizona, and he was now known as "Smiley".
We all have specific stories of a near death experience with Lloyd, an adventure, a good laugh, a joke we played on someone. His favorite playgrounds usually involved
Boating, camping, hunting, C.B. Jamborees, motorcycle riding, anything that required being outdoors with people and physical activity.
Always surrounded by Music, dancing, women cooking, dogs barking, children fighting, ….these sounds that might be a distraction for someone else, was the roadmap to finding Smiley's camp site..
Lloyd had a particular obsession for ice cold water. Usually throwing it on you while you slept, or dumping you near the dam where the water was freezing cold , as you were teased and forced to make your way back into the boat. …in a pinch and as a last resort a cold beer can on your sunburned back would work to achieve his main goal, which was that high pitched scream he enjoyed as a boy from the pranks with his sister.
Retired at the earlier age of 55, Lloyd pursued his dream of being that cowboy with a ranch, moved to the base of the Chiricahua mountains and started the task of building barns, digging wells, stringing barbed wire, which would later be called "Big Barn, little house on the prairie".
Failing health prevented his being able to maintain and survive on the ranch, so in 2003, he was forced back to the city near the necessary benefits of hospitals and doctors. Big screen TV's and air conditioning replace the winds off the prairie and the storm watching out of the north skies.
Lloyd had now seen his grandchildren Darleen, Bill and Chuck grow up. Happily, he was presented with a new generation of great grand babies, Alex, Krystal, Simone and Nicky.
He still enjoyed teasing the girls by eating all the prettiest treats on the plate, during their tea parties, and made an observant babysitter for their dolls, as they pretended to go to the store.
He loved to hear Alex scream and laugh by jumping out at him as he watched a scary movie….
His play days have been worn down, but he loved his life, he loved his people, he clung dearly to his friends.
Baptized in the Lutheran Church, Lloyd didn't speak often on the subject of religion, but his faith and personal beliefs were steadfast.
He believed
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other dearly
He believed
That you can do something in an instant, that will give you heartache for a lifetime
He believed
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences
He believed
That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief
He believed
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you- you will find the strength to help.
He believed
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are still responsible for who we become
He believed
That credentials on the wall don't necessarily make you a decent human being or a good person
He believed
That it's had taken him a long time, to become the person he wanted to be
He believed
That you can keep going long after you think you can't
He believed
That the people you care about most in life, are taken from us too soon
REV SANDRA P. COUSINS-asks for moment of silence and prayer for Lloyd
MUSIC: Peace in the Valley by Elvis Presley
Reverend: Lloyd had spoken with Sandra, knowing this day was upon him,
And prepared this personal message from Lloyd to all of us
"DEATH IS REALLY NOTHING AT ALL. IN REALITY, THE SOUL DOES NOT EVER DIE.
IN REMEMBERING ME, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT I AM STILL WITH ALL OF YOU, IN SPIRIT. NOTHING REALLY HAPPENED, ONLY MY ENERGY HAS SHIFTED TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.
I AM I, AND YOU ARE YOU. THE OLD LIFE WE LIVED SO FONDLY TOGETHER IS UNTOUCHED AND UNCHANGED. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL.
SPEAK OF ME IN THAT EASY WAY THAT YOU ALWAYS USED. PUT NO DIFFERENCE INTO YOUR TONE. WEAR NO FORCED AIR OF SOLEMENITY OR SORROW, FOR THIS WILL TRULY MAKE ME SAD.
THINK OF ME, WHEN I TALKED ABOUT MY DAUGHTERS AND MY GRANDCHILDREN. LAUGH, AS WE LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES OF LIFE THAT WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.
SMILE AND THINK OF ME WITH GOOD THOUGHTS. PRAY FOR ME.
ALL IS WELL. NOTHING IS HURT AND NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME, AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE.
HOW WE SHALL SMILE AT THE TROUBLE OF PARTING, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, AS WE MOST SURELY WILL.
I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, AS WE ALL MUST DO. I AM READY TO MAKE MY TRANSITION OF THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE TO ANOTHER."
LLOYD
All gathered are asked to read the 23rd Psalms.
MUSIC: AMAZING GRACE by Elvis Presley
Invite for reception and gathering at the home of his daughter Karen.
End
Lloyd was born in Ottumwa, IA. He moved to Arizona in 1957. Lloyd worked for the Yellow Freight Co and retired in 1984.
He was a member of the Sabbar Shriners. Lloyd loved camping, boating, animals, music and enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Chuck.
Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Edna, his twin daughters, Karen A. Hively and Sharen Agee, sister, Evelyn Celander, grandchildren, Darleen and William and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 10AM Monday September 22, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.
The following was Lloyd's Memorial service that was held at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, AZ:
Opening Song: I did it my way, by Frank Sinatra
Memorial Card:
Though I am dead, grieve not for me with tears
Think not of death with sorrowing and fears.
I am so near that every tear you shed
Touches and tortures me, though you think me dead.
But, when you laugh and sing in glad delight
My soul is lifted upward to the light
Laugh and be glad for that
Life is giving
And I though dead will share your joy in LIVING
-Anonymous
Reverend Greeting and welcome to all. The family had prepared a collection of thoughts in remembrances of the man, and although Lloyd would have hated this inconvenience to you all, WE, gathered on his behalf to take closure and celebrate his life.
Lloyd Wayne Agee, born May 1, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ona Talbott and Roy Agee with a sister of 4 years old Evelyn.
This was a home birth , with his Aunt Alma attending , who was praised on this day for saving the child's life, by cutting the cord wrapped around his neck..
Soon to follow, this handsome young male child with the recognizable charming smile, would be known as the trouble maker, the prankster, the mischievous and reckless one. Lloyd would be the first grandson on the Agee side. With many uncles teaching him to make a fist and boxing, there were no questions as to where the bruises on his older sister came from. There would be no questions as to why his sister became a good boxer too.
Swinging from branches, breaking of dishes, dislocated joints, stray animals, as well as stray people would clatter through the house. The Auntie who once saved his life was soon to be blamed for the future misfortunes of us all.
During puberty, it was not an uncommon occurrence to hear the mother hollering though the neighborhood, "Lloyd Wayne, knock it off". A familiar phrase carried on throughout his life and used on a regular basis by his wife Edna.
His favorite sports in school were Swimming and wrestling .
As he matured to a young youth he soon received the Nicknamed "Josh", in recognition of his continued need to tell jokes, play pranks on people and laugh. He was always laughing.
Friends he made as a teenager he kept to this day. They remember him as a healthy young man and a good fighter. They always shared a love for a good tussle.
His early jobs in life included being a warehouseman for John Deere and real estate.
On Feb 14th, 1949, he met, fell in love and married Edna Erickson and had twin daughters Karen and Sharen.
Shortly after his mothers death in 1957 Lloyd moved his wife and young daughters to the wild, west of Arizona, as he had maintained his childhood dream of being a real cowboy.
To support his family and hobbies, he worked as a miner, a truck driver, a warehouseman, and retired from Yellow Freight Systems in 1984.
His reputation as the jokester, the prankster and the troublemaker bore him a new name in Arizona, and he was now known as "Smiley".
We all have specific stories of a near death experience with Lloyd, an adventure, a good laugh, a joke we played on someone. His favorite playgrounds usually involved
Boating, camping, hunting, C.B. Jamborees, motorcycle riding, anything that required being outdoors with people and physical activity.
Always surrounded by Music, dancing, women cooking, dogs barking, children fighting, ….these sounds that might be a distraction for someone else, was the roadmap to finding Smiley's camp site..
Lloyd had a particular obsession for ice cold water. Usually throwing it on you while you slept, or dumping you near the dam where the water was freezing cold , as you were teased and forced to make your way back into the boat. …in a pinch and as a last resort a cold beer can on your sunburned back would work to achieve his main goal, which was that high pitched scream he enjoyed as a boy from the pranks with his sister.
Retired at the earlier age of 55, Lloyd pursued his dream of being that cowboy with a ranch, moved to the base of the Chiricahua mountains and started the task of building barns, digging wells, stringing barbed wire, which would later be called "Big Barn, little house on the prairie".
Failing health prevented his being able to maintain and survive on the ranch, so in 2003, he was forced back to the city near the necessary benefits of hospitals and doctors. Big screen TV's and air conditioning replace the winds off the prairie and the storm watching out of the north skies.
Lloyd had now seen his grandchildren Darleen, Bill and Chuck grow up. Happily, he was presented with a new generation of great grand babies, Alex, Krystal, Simone and Nicky.
He still enjoyed teasing the girls by eating all the prettiest treats on the plate, during their tea parties, and made an observant babysitter for their dolls, as they pretended to go to the store.
He loved to hear Alex scream and laugh by jumping out at him as he watched a scary movie….
His play days have been worn down, but he loved his life, he loved his people, he clung dearly to his friends.
Baptized in the Lutheran Church, Lloyd didn't speak often on the subject of religion, but his faith and personal beliefs were steadfast.
He believed
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other dearly
He believed
That you can do something in an instant, that will give you heartache for a lifetime
He believed
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences
He believed
That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief
He believed
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you- you will find the strength to help.
He believed
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are still responsible for who we become
He believed
That credentials on the wall don't necessarily make you a decent human being or a good person
He believed
That it's had taken him a long time, to become the person he wanted to be
He believed
That you can keep going long after you think you can't
He believed
That the people you care about most in life, are taken from us too soon
REV SANDRA P. COUSINS-asks for moment of silence and prayer for Lloyd
MUSIC: Peace in the Valley by Elvis Presley
Reverend: Lloyd had spoken with Sandra, knowing this day was upon him,
And prepared this personal message from Lloyd to all of us
"DEATH IS REALLY NOTHING AT ALL. IN REALITY, THE SOUL DOES NOT EVER DIE.
IN REMEMBERING ME, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT I AM STILL WITH ALL OF YOU, IN SPIRIT. NOTHING REALLY HAPPENED, ONLY MY ENERGY HAS SHIFTED TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.
I AM I, AND YOU ARE YOU. THE OLD LIFE WE LIVED SO FONDLY TOGETHER IS UNTOUCHED AND UNCHANGED. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL.
SPEAK OF ME IN THAT EASY WAY THAT YOU ALWAYS USED. PUT NO DIFFERENCE INTO YOUR TONE. WEAR NO FORCED AIR OF SOLEMENITY OR SORROW, FOR THIS WILL TRULY MAKE ME SAD.
THINK OF ME, WHEN I TALKED ABOUT MY DAUGHTERS AND MY GRANDCHILDREN. LAUGH, AS WE LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES OF LIFE THAT WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.
SMILE AND THINK OF ME WITH GOOD THOUGHTS. PRAY FOR ME.
ALL IS WELL. NOTHING IS HURT AND NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME, AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE.
HOW WE SHALL SMILE AT THE TROUBLE OF PARTING, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, AS WE MOST SURELY WILL.
I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, AS WE ALL MUST DO. I AM READY TO MAKE MY TRANSITION OF THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE TO ANOTHER."
LLOYD
All gathered are asked to read the 23rd Psalms.
MUSIC: AMAZING GRACE by Elvis Presley
Invite for reception and gathering at the home of his daughter Karen.
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