Moore resident Loyd Laverne Wilson, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008, in Moore.

Loyd was born April 5, 1923, to Tom and Annie Wilson in Washington, Oklahoma.

He served his country in World War II from 1942 to 1946 in Europe with the 102nd Infantry Division.

After returning safely from the war, he completed his business college degree and began a career at Kerr-McGee. He retired after thirty three years as an Accounts Payable Supervisor.

In 1952, Loyd married Billie Ruth Smith. Married more than fifty five years, they had one son, the light of their lives, Loyd Randall Wilson.

After living in Norman for sixteen years, they moved to Macomb, for over forty years where Loyd enjoyed owning a farm and serving as chairman of the Deacons and teaching men's Sunday school class at Romulus Baptist Church. Loyd and Billie Ruth had recently moved to Moore to be closer to family before his illness.

Loyd was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Annie Wilson; two brothers, Cleo and Vernon Wilson; and two sisters, Dera Romine and Juanita Kiser.

He is survived by his wife Billie; son, Randy Wilson and daughter-in-law, Sharla of Edmond; one brother, Don Wilson and wife Shirley of Moore; two sisters, Wanda Burns and husband Hoyt of Washington; and Cozeta Jackson of Pueblo, Colorado; and a multitude of sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to a family friend Bennie Pierce for his help and support during Loyd's final days.

Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, at the Primrose Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Norman IOOF Cemetery.

Service is under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service.