Merrill Dee Lloyd, 93, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Monday afternoon, December 29, 2014 in the Fort Wayne Veteran Hospital with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Marion, Indiana to the late David V. and Geneva (Bocock) Lloyd. Merrill married Donna Coffman on June 26, 1943 and she survives. He was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Merrill was a 1939 graduate of Marion High School where his passion was football. Following graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he returned home to his second passion, farming. After he retired, Merrill and Donna spent winters in Avon Park, Florida, where friends became family after 30 years. He loved to mow his yard; work in the garden; and just spend time with family.

In addition to his wife, Donna; survivors include daughter, Carol (Bill) Preston of Wabash, Indiana; son, Phil (Penny) Lloyd of Marion, Indiana; six grandchildren, Sarah (Darrin) Oliver, Susan (Jason) Worster, Steven (Carol Marie) Nose, Danny (Marie) Lloyd, Joe (Amy) Lloyd, David (Mandy) Lloyd; fifteen great-grandchildren and four step-great- grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Funeral services will be Saturday morning January 3, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be directed to LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com