Lloyd Moffatt obituary: Lloyd Moffatt's Obituary, Akron

In Memory Of
Lloyd J. Moffatt
1927 - 2020

Obituary photo of Lloyd Moffatt, Akron-OH
Obituary photo of Lloyd Moffatt, Akron-OH

In Memory Of
Lloyd J. Moffatt
1927 - 2020

Lloyd J. Moffatt, age 92 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home.

He was born on March 11, 1927 in Cowen, West Virginia, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruhama (nee Smith) Moffatt.

Lloyd was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during peacetime just after WWII, in the occupation of Japan.

Lloyd worked for General Tire as a rubber worker and Sears in the loading dock department.

He enjoyed singing in the choir at Goodyear Hgts. Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Moffatt was also a 32nd Degree Mason with the Tallmadge Masonic Lodge. Lloyd loved to hunt and travel with his wife, to every state in the country, as well as cruising. His greatest joy was spending time his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Moffatt was a long-time volunteer at Joann's Pantry in Akron.

Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jaunita Given, whom he married on April 10, 1959; his children, Timothy (Sherri) Moffatt and Carolyn (David) Thome; his grandchildren, Lindsey (Nicholas) Reynolds, Jacob Moffatt, Lauren (Speros) Shepherd, Julianne Lang and Kaitlyn Moffatt; his great-grandchildren, Autumn Reynolds, Logan Shepherd, Valerie Lang, and Elliana Shepherd.

Other than his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his grandson-in-law, Glen Jay Lang; and his siblings, Howard Moffatt, Eula Vale, Golda Woodson, Ethel Given and Hazel Queener.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where Rev. John Phillips will celebrate Lloyd's life.

Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Lloyd will be buried, with military honors, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Joann's Pantry, 286 Pioneer Street, Akron, Ohio 44305, in Lloyd's memory.

Lloyd J. Moffatt, age 92 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home.

He was born on March 11, 1927 in Cowen, West Virginia, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruhama (nee Smith) Moffatt.

Lloyd was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during peacetime just after WWII, in the occupation of Japan.

Lloyd worked for General Tire as a rubber worker and Sears in the loading dock department.

He enjoyed singing in the choir at Goodyear Hgts. Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Moffatt was also a 32nd Degree Mason with the Tallmadge Masonic Lodge. Lloyd loved to hunt and travel with his wife, to every state in the country, as well as cruising. His greatest joy was spending time his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Moffatt was a long-time volunteer at Joann's Pantry in Akron.

Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jaunita Given, whom he married on April 10, 1959; his children, Timothy (Sherri) Moffatt and Carolyn (David) Thome; his grandchildren, Lindsey (Nicholas) Reynolds, Jacob Moffatt, Lauren (Speros) Shepherd, Julianne Lang and Kaitlyn Moffatt; his great-grandchildren, Autumn Reynolds, Logan Shepherd, Valerie Lang, and Elliana Shepherd.

Other than his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his grandson-in-law, Glen Jay Lang; and his siblings, Howard Moffatt, Eula Vale, Golda Woodson, Ethel Given and Hazel Queener.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where Rev. John Phillips will celebrate Lloyd's life.

Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Lloyd will be buried, with military honors, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Joann's Pantry, 286 Pioneer Street, Akron, Ohio 44305, in Lloyd's memory.

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Visitation

Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
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Service

Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
Directions & Map

Interment

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, Ohio

Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family

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