Obituary of Lloyd West

Lloyd James West was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on June 9, 1932. He was one of five children born from the union of the late James West and the late Linnie Mae Essary. Lloyd honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married his true love, and bride of sixty years, the former Frances Alice Hale. For thirty-five years, Lloyd supported his family as a repairman for Sears Robuck and Company. He was the consummate handy man able to fix just about anything. Lloyd was a very giving man and would often give to many charities in need. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. His response to I love you was always "I love you more!" When Lloyd was able to, he loved to spend his time at garage sales and auctions. He also loved to go to the casino. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Lloyd James West, age 82 of Monroe, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by an infant daughter: Kimberly Ann West; three sisters: Edith West, Ruth Churchill Sommers, and Bessie Shankleton; a brother: Buster Eugene West; and granddaughter: Jamie R. West. To cherish his memory, Lloyd leaves his wife of sixty years: Frances; two sons: Mark (Brenda) West of Monroe and Martin (Betty) West of Newport; two daughters: Patricia (Edward) Andrews and Cheryl Schlump and Jim O'Hara both of Monroe; eleven grandchildren: Jodi, Jennifer, Jenna, Chad, Danielle, Stephanie, Nicholas, Julie, Jessica and Jenelle and fifteen great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service; 14567 South Dixie Highway Monroe (734-241-7070). A Celebration of His Life will take place at 10:00am on Friday, October 31, 2014 also at Merkle's with Chaplain Larry Lyons of Mercy Hospital officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.