Richard "Rich" "Critter" Lloyd II Obituary (1961 - 2023)

Richard "Rich" J. Lloyd II, age 62, of Flanagan, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 7:58 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life lunch will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion in Flanagan. All are welcome to come for a time of fellowship and sharing memories of Rich. Memorials in Rich's memory may be made to the family. Rich was born on June 7, 1961, in Pontiac, IL, to Richard and Alta (White) Lloyd. He married the love of his life, Carol Bradley, on June 22, 1991, in their backyard in Pontiac, IL. Survivors include his wife: Carol Lloyd; two daughters: Jessica (Robert Snyder) Lloyd of Benton, IL, and Erica (Jesse McDonald) Lloyd of El Paso, IL; one granddaughter: Olivia McDonald; three sisters: Deb (Jim) Dronenberg of Odell, IL, Sandra (Hoyt) Swinderman of Nevada, and Suella Cronk of Oregon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, aunts: Marie Goodrich, Annie Campbell, Jane Huling, and Ruby Lloyd; three uncles: Dana Lloyd, Archie Campbell, and Lester Goodrich; and one niece: Jennifer Dronenberg. Rich was a member of the American Legion in Flanagan. He worked for The Custom Shop in Flanagan for 25+ years. Rich was known to all of his friends as "Critter." He enjoyed painting and bodywork on all types of vehicles. He had a special talent for building and restoring cars from the ground up. Critter worked in many different body shops all over the Livingston County area. He also enjoyed collecting HO scale trains and John Deere memorabilia. Above all, Rich was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, wonderful brother, and a best friend to so many. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Critter was also an organ donor. He was able to help save the lives of others by bravely choosing to be a donor. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed, at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.