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LLOYD GRAYBILL Obituary

Lloyd Willis Graybill, Billings, Mo., left his place on this earth to join his Lord and Savior after losing his courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday, October 30, 2010. His wife, Arlene and dog Annie survives the home. Lloyd was born July 21, 1935, to George and Kathryn Graybill in Stet, Mo. Throughout his life time he was a member of the Community of Christ Church, where he held the offices of Deacon, Elder and Evangelist. Lloyd married Carol (Maupin) Graybill on December 31, 1956. And was married for 28 years. In that marriage, they had five children. Three daughters, Dana Huffman and husband Floyd, Eavy Wilson, Cari Klein and husband Bruce, all of Richmond, Mo. Two sons, Delmar Graybill and wife Terri of Smithville, Mo., Dale Graybill and wife Grace of Chillicothe, Mo., and eight grandchildren. June 10, 1988, he married Arlene Ann Mitchell, which expanded his family to include mother-in-law, Marcia Todd, of Springfield, Mo., five Step-daughters, Bonnie Gadino and husband Nick of Lee's Summit, Mo., Ramona Brown and husband Greg of Rock Away Beach, Mo., Denise Sullivan and husband Brad of Springfield, Mo., Anita Brodenhamer of Eldorado Springs, Mo., Karen Wood of Billings, Mo. Twelve step-grandchildren and 11 step-great grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Phillis Lowe of Independence, Mo., and Cheryl Hosler and husband, George of Oak Grove, Mo. Four brothers, Keith Graybill and wife Lucy, Dwight Graybill and wife Mary, George Graybill and wife Wilma and David Graybill and wife Sharon, all of Independence, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Kathryn Graybill, brother, Delmar Dane (Tubby) Graybill, sons-in-law, Gary Wilson and Mike Wood, his father-in-law Arlie Todd, brother-in-law, William Lowe, nephew, David Lynn Graybill and grandson, Eric Hunter. The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, November 1, 2010. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Green Lawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO 65807.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 31, 2010.

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ShirleyAnn Wilson

November 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We all thought a lot of Lloyd. He was one of the best camp pastors a director could have. Thanks for sharing him with all of us. ShirleyAnn / John L. Wilson and the Lebanon Congregation

Mike Brady

November 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Lloyd was very muched loved by Shelline and all of his family. Ian always told me how much fun he had visiting them. Riding on the tractors etc. The world has lost one of the good ones. My heart goes out to you all.

Michelle Todd

November 1, 2010

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers, Arlene.

Michelle, Shannon and Courtney Todd

October 31, 2010

To my loving sister and all of my loving brother-in-law's family,
We are all so blessed to have had Lloyd in our lives. What a wonderful person, his generosity, wisdom, and sense of humor will truly be missed. We all love you and will never forget you.
With all our sympathy,
Gary, Sonda and Teddy Hill

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