Lloyd E Gargus

Christian: Lloyd (Pops/Skeeter), as a beloved and obedient child of God, tried his best to live a righteous life and spread God's word found in his Bibles' worn pages. He read the Bible daily and shared what he had learned with those he loved. He was always asked to say grace which he could compose and recite like a poem; honoring the Lord in a way that will be dearly missed at family gatherings until we are all reunited in Heaven.
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter"
- Matthew 7:21.

Son/Brother/Father/Grandfather/Great-Grandfather: Pops would always make sure his children and grandchildren were taken care of, even when it meant going without. Family was of paramount importance to Lloyd, and he was very important to his family. He will surely be missed by his brother and sister, Richard and Mary Ann, as well as his children, Shelley, Michael, and Charla, and their families. He is now reunited with his mother and father, Polly and Gene, as well as his brothers, Tommy (who, because of his inability (as a toddler) to pronounce the word sweetheart, nicknamed Lloyd as Skeeter), and Phillip (a Silver Star recipient who made the ultimate sacrifice as an American). Many other family members and friends have preceded him in returning to the Lord's kingdom; last but not least his grandmother, Mary, who is surely filled with joy to be with him again.

Pops had countless stories that he loved to tell about his family: one that comes to mind is from when Charla was very young. He was planting a small mulberry tree at his home in Mesquite and Charla asked him, "Daddy, why are you planting a tree?", to which he replied, "For shade". She pondered for a moment as she gazed at the pitifully small tree before asking, "You really think you will live that long?".
"As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him"
- Psalm 103:13.

Patriot: Skeeter was a member of the American Legion and a true conservative who was proud to have had the privilege of serving honorably in the US ARMY. He passionately enjoyed defending our constitution, flag, and freedom. As well, he was fiercely proud to have had a son and grandson that served in the armed forces following in his footsteps. He found a great sense of relief earlier this year when his grandson Phillip, returned home safely from active duty with the USMC.
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!"
- Psalm 33:12-22.

Cattleman: Lloyd had a soft spot for all animals. He was a loyal SPCA supporter and is already missed by
his companions, Taz and Patch, as well as his cattle, who have already noticed something is amiss. He
never failed to tend to his cattle, even when his health or the weather were not in his favor.
"Then God said, Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish
in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures
that move along the ground'"
- Genesis 1:26.

Renaissance man/Philanthropist: Lloyd enjoyed learning about a wide variety of topics: cooking, science,
history, and music, including different instruments like the hammer dulcimer, harmonica, and guitar.
Along with his love of music, he delighted in round dancing, square dancing, and clogging. He liked to
drive, ride or fly anything he could get his hands on. We can't remember a time when he did not own
and ride a motorcycle going all the way back to the 1960's. Things are different now but, Shelley and
Michael remember motorcycle rides with our father zipping down the highway with Michael in front on
the gas tank and Shelley behind him holding on tight. Also, he was working on becoming fluent in
Spanish so he could communicate better with immigrants around Frost. He was a friend to those who
had very little, regardless of where they came from. He was extremely generous, tithed faithfully to
several churches, and helped those in need anytime the opportunity presented itself. He was devoted to
fellowship and helping those in need, not because it was the Christian thing to do, but because he
followed his heart; and he had a very good heart.
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God"
-Hebrews 13:16.

Lloyd is survived by children Shelley D'Ann Rasmussen and her husband Eric, Michael Phillip Gargus, Jr. and his wife Jessica, Charla Harriett Leal and her husband Marcus, grandchildren Kristopher Lloyd and Hope Ann Rusmussen, Kimberly Kay Hernandez and her husband Fernando, Sr., Michael Phillip Gargus, Jr., Dallas Ann and Audrey Jane Gargus Madison Louise Brenneman, Jace Matthew and Jesslynn Grace Gargus, Rebekah Nichole and Nathanael Maston Moises Leal, great grandchildren Fernando, Jr., Allison Marie and Madelyne Grace Hernandez, siblings MaryAnn Rainey and her husband Ken, Richard Ivan Gargus, aunts Mariemma Nelson, Betty Tronjo and Alice Fowler, uncle J. Lloyd Edward Loftis (whom Lloyd was named after) nephew James Eugene Gargus and his two loving dogs Taz and Patch. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Eugene and Hattie Pauline Gargus, Sr., brothers Thomas Eugene Gargus, Jr., Roy Phillip Gargus, nephew Howard Edward (Eddie) Worthington, II.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, Texas 75211.