Lloyd Wilson

Lloyd Wilson, Jr. 83, of Clever, passed away April 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 12, 1937 in Springfield, to Lloyd and Ava (Gilmore) Wilson, the oldest of six children in the home.
Wilson graduated from Nixa High School and then enlisted in the US Air Force, honorably serving four years. After returning home he married Sondra Gryder on Sept. 15, 1961. This union was blessed with two children, Karen and Lloyd.
Wilson worked as a “maintenance man” for Kraft for 33 years until his retirement in 1995. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Clever. He was a licensed airplane pilot, who also enjoyed woodworking, but above all he loved spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Bryan Kensinger and a brother-in-law, Steve Hale.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sondra, daughter, Karen Kensinger and husband John, son; Lloyd “Gregg” Wilson and wife Beverly, six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; siblings; Oral Wilson and wife Judy, Ronnie Wilson and wife Brenda, Darlene Hale and husband Larry, Connie Hale and Dwight Wilson and wife Leetta, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
A visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in the chapel at Meadors Funeral Home in Clever. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, with burial following in White Oak Cemetery in Rogersville.