Lloyd Richard Friend

Lloyd R. Friend, 87, of St. Albans, was called to his Heavenly home on December 29, 2014, surrounded by family who loved him. He was born July 15, 1927 in Clay, WV. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Eva Friend; his sisters, Norma Marion and Edna Bell Scott; his brothers, Hubert, Howard and Lee Friend. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Friend, whom he loved dearly; his daughter, Barbara Lacy; and his grandson, Robbie Friend. Lloyd loved his family. He loved the outdoors, hunting and gardening at his home place in Clay. He loved playing jokes on family and friends and he loved to laugh. He was a man of integrity. Lloyd loved the Lord. He attended Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans when he was able. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Richard Friend and his wife, Linda of St Albans; five grandchildren, Matthew Friend of Louisville, KYK, Sarah Yost of Lock Haven, PA, Jessica Griffith of Sod, Angi Reynolds of Charleston and Seth Lacy of Hurricane; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Friend of Charleston and Garrie Friend of Huntingtown, MD. A celebration of Lloyd’s life will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2015 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans with Pastor Matt Friend and Pastor Timothy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank all the nurses in Hallway North for your love and care for Lloyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.