Lloyd Donald Petrie

Lloyd Donald Petrie, 91, of Farmington, entered eternal rest at his home on November 7, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Farmington, to the late Earl and Glenola (Gillespie) Petrie.

Lloyd is survived by his children, Ricky Lloyd (Diana) Petrie of Abilene, TX; Roger Lee (Tammy) Petrie of Fresno, CA; and Lance (Jennifer) Petrie of Farmington. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Ricky Lloyd Petrie Jr., Benjamin Eric (Stefanie) Petrie, Jameson Cody (Faye) Petrie, Sunny Cherie’ (Ben) Drury, Amos Lance Petrie, Caleb Ryan (Katie) Petrie, and Justus (Bailey) Petrie (or simply the favorite!); great-grandchildren: Ethan William Petrie, Emma Claire Petrie, Parker Ian Petrie, Emerson Rizzo Petrie, Braylin Kodi Petrie, Asher Graham Drury, Greenlee Shay Rose Drury, Kobe Amos Petrie, Dannalei Heaven Pyeatt, Asher Lance Petrie, Layla Mae Petrie, Ryder Ryan Petrie, and Josie Rae Petrie; and great-great-grandchildren: Oakley Nickole Petrie and Lakelynn Nickole Petrie. He will also be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Vernel “Lavern” (Hollinger) Petrie; his parents; his grandparents, who raised him, John L. “Gardener” and Lois Alberta “Bertie” (Jenkins) Gillespie; and his brothers, David and Robert Petrie.

Lloyd retired from Coin Acceptors after many years of dedicated service. A longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church, he found great joy in his faith, family, and time spent on his farm. He especially loved tinkering, scrapping, and cutting wood. Lloyd will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. A second visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Roger Hogan. Interment will follow at Three Rivers Cemetery.Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Three Rivers Cemetery, 20865 State Route EE, Farmington, MO 63640 or to First Free Will Baptist Church, 305 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640.