Lloyd E. Woolard Obituary (1936 - 2021)

Lloyd E. Woolard, 85, of Pana passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in his home. He was born December 20, 1936 in Pana to the late Howard M. & Myrtle A. (Hinton) Woolard. Lloyd married Reva Kaiser in 1962 in the Assumption Christian Church and she survives. Lloyd was a graduate of Pana High School, Class of 1954 and received an associates degree from Bradley University. He was part of the Army Reserves and worked as a machinist for Brunner Auto Supply and for the last 10 years, prior to his retirement, he was the owner of the business. Lloyd was a member of the Pana First Church of the Nazarene, Pana, where he was a Sunday school teacher and lead Bible studies both in the church and in homes. He was also a member of the Clover Leaf Lodge #990 AF & AM, Herrick and played the bugle at military funerals for the Oconee American Legion. He volunteered for Faith in Action, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry in Pana, & was a Cub Scout leader. He enjoyed going to car shows, where his favorite car was the 1957 Ford Fairlane. He also loved traveling and he was always willing to help anyone out. In addition to his wife, Lloyd is survived by his children: Dale (Angel) Woolard, St. Jacob, IL; Don (Rayette) Woolard, Windsor, IL; David (Connie) Woolard, Floyds Knob, IN; grandchildren: Cody Woolard, Josie Woolard, Austin Ray, Tanna Clark, Amber (Nathan) Goebel, Charlene Slater, Paige (Nathan) Stremming, Coy Woolard & Grayson Woolard and great grandchildren: Brogan, Slater, Daxten, Leo, Aspen, Remington & Corbin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Woolard. Funeral services for Lloyd will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jake Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana with military rites by Pana Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home Memorials in Lloyd's honor may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, Pana or Pana Community Hospital Foundation for Quad County Hospice and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.