Loyd E. English

September 23, 1932 - April 8, 2004

Loyd E. English passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004, at his home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Loyd was born on September 23, 1932, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Roy Lee English and Edna Marie Stewart English. Loyd graduated from Bradley High School. He married Betty Jo in Friona, Texas, on July 7, 1952. Together they had one son and three daughters. Loyd was a member of the U.S. Army with the military police from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean Conflict. He was a rancher, farmer, and an electrician since his military days. Loyd was a member of the Church of Christ in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Loyd is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Roy Lee and Boyd English; and one sister Davilene Burns. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his three daughters: Connie Scruggs and husband Lynn of Lindsay, Oklahoma; Angela Lyon and husband Wayne of Barling, Arkansas; LeAnne Blake and husband Rod of Greenwood, Arkansas; and one son Perry English and wife Robyn of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Loyd is also survived by his 10 grandchildren: Corey Scruggs, J.D. Scruggs and wife Marquia of Lindsay, Oklahoma; Melanie Larimore and husband Kevin of Blanchard, Oklahoma; Shelley McGehee and husband Michael of Duncan, Oklahoma; Jake Lyon and wife Keri of Boise, Idaho; Raun English of Norman, Keenan English of Lindsay, Melinda Blake and Lindsey Blake of Greenwood, Arkansas. Loyd is also survived by his three great grandchildren: Malory and Mason McGehee, and Anna Rae Lyon. Loyd also leaves behind two brothers, Ray English and Lyndell English. Services for Loyd will be Saturday, April 10, 2004, at the Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m., in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Interment will be at the Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma. The American Legion-Post 23 will be honoring Loyd for his Military service with a 21 gun salute and the playing of "Taps". Services are under the direction of B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma.