Lloyd was born May 9, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Walter Lloyd Slifer and Ethel (Funkhouser) Slifer. Lloyd was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force. His children and wife, Ruby will always remember Lloyd for his sense of humor. He was the family comedian and always wore a smile. His children will always remember that even when he corrected them it was with love and compassion. Lloyd’s favorite hobbies were gardening, fishing, playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of sixty-one years, Ruby Wood Slifer of Stanley, NC; children, Terri Lynch and husband, J.R. of Monroe, NC, Lloyd Delwin “Del” Slifer II and wife, Margie of Stanley, NC, and Mark Ericson Slifer and wife, Rhonda of Gastonia, NC; two grandchildren, Cristy Auberry and husband, John and Zachery Slifer; one great-grandson, Eli Auberry; sister, Hazel Spitzer of Fort Defiance, VA.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Dallas Funeral Home in Dallas, NC. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Officiating will be Reverend Lanny Hasty.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldergate, c/o Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte, P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, North Carolina 28247 or H.I.S. Frontline Ministry, P.O. Box 362, Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com;
Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the Slifer family during this difficult time.
