Loyd Robert Johnson

Mr. Johnson proudly served his country, in the United States Army. He loved to fish, go boating, and watch football, especially his 49ers. He enjoyed playing scrabble and the Wii; and working on cars. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be truly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Pauline, nee Puckett, Johnson; and by brothers and sisters.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife, of 38 years, Kathleen Johnson, nee Mills, of Du Quoin, Ill.; his children, Kerri (Jimmie) Sizemore, of Du Quoin, Ill., Tonya Johnson, of Marion, Illinois, and Angie (Danny) Heavrin-Harper, of Du Quoin, Ill.; his grandchildren, Shelby and Mackenzie Sizemore, Shi-Anne and Saylor Lappin, Christopher Heavrin, and Leum Harper; a brother, Larry (Lelia) Jones, St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Della (David) Schanuel, of Caseyville, Ill. and Lena (Ted) Davis, of St. Louis, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Joe-Anne Brinkmeyer; a sister-in-law, Judi (Paul) Sukowicz; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the Family. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8, p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.