ALBION – Lloyd R. Cunningham, 76, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at Togus VA Medical Center on May 30, 2021.

Lloyd was born at home in China on Sept. 18, 1944 to M. Paul Cunningham and Rachel (Bumps) Cunningham. He attended school in China and Albion and graduated from Besse High School in 1962.

Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy serving as a signalman on the USS Johnston and was honorably discharged from the Navy in April of 1966.

Lloyd worked numerous jobs over the years doing carpentry, welding, over the road trucking and installing garage doors. He loved carpentry which is reflected in the finish work he did in family members homes and in his own home.

Lloyd loved hunting and fishing, but in the last few years of hunting he would admit that he got as much enjoyment from just watching the deer as he did hunting. He had the opportunity to go on a caribou hunt in Canada which was the experience of a lifetime, though he was equally excited by the fish he caught on that trip.

Lloyd was past Master of Central Lodge #45 and a member of Royal Arch Mason Dunlap Chapter #12.

Lloyd was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Pauline Otis and her husband, Arthur.

He is survived by wife, Sarah; his brother, Kenneth; his sons Troy (Tammy), and Wade (Jody) of Windsor, his daughter, Tracy (Kevin) of China, his stepsons, Jon Cote (Colleen) of Michigan and Christopher Cote (Kimberly) of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 7 at Chadwick Hill Cemetery in South China.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral and Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the

American Lung Association,

55 W. Wacker Dr.,

Suite 1150,

Chicago, IL 60601

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