BORN

1918

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Halteman Fett & Dyer Funeral Home

436 North Broad Street

Lancaster, Ohio

Lloyd Averill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 3, 2011.

Lloyd S. "Ace" Averill, beloved father and grandfather, age 93 of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Lloyd was a resident at the Inn at Fairfield Village. A retired Chief Master Sgt. with the Ohio Air National Guard 160th Air Refueling Group (Rickenbacker Air Force Base), and a retired employee of Lancaster City Schools, Lloyd served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WW II as a member of the 99th Bomb Group. He was a 50 year member of the N. Canton Masonic Lodge, the Lancaster Men's Chorus for over 30 years, Lancaster Elks and Fairfield Heritage Association. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Lloyd was an avid golfer and fisherman.

He is survived by his children: Laura (Paul) Melius, Richmond, KY, Jim (Donna) Averill, Lancaster, Nancy (Casey) McKenzie, Lexington, KY, grandchildren; Sarah and Diane Melius, Erik (Aimee) Averill, Laura Averill, Adam (Hannah) McKenzie, Seth and Kaleb McKenzie, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Ruth, sister Arlow McFadden and brother Merrill Averill.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1:00 P.M. at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Sturm officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery where the Lancaster Veteran Burial Detail will conduct graveside military rites. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions to the Lancaster Men's Chorus Scholarship Fund, in care of E.J. Grile, 312 E. Sixth Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or charity of choice.

On-line condolences may be made www.haltemanfettdyer.com

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October 6, 2011

Marla Morgan

Averill Family: Thoughts are w/you all at this time. With Deepest Sympathy.

October 6, 2011

Ronald Harrigan

Our deepest sympathy to the family. I have great memories of our time in the guard together.

October 6, 2011

Jim Kincaid

On behalf of my family and the Ohio Patriot Guard Riders I offer our condolences and sympathy for your loss.

October 6, 2011

Bobbie Baker

As a fellew veterans and the Guardmen. Ace was truly a Chief Master Sargent. He was a leader and a friend. He was a very good example for us younger kids (73). I was then anyway!!
God Bless you all as I alos remember Ace.

October 6, 2011

jane snider

Jim and Donna,,,My thoughts are with you all at this time...Lloyd and Ruth were so much fun and a treasure to know...I am sorry I could not be there but will have wonderful memories of them both...Love Jane and Doug Snider

October 5, 2011

Joseph Carr, Col, USAF (Ret)

Chief Averill was an outstanding military leader, a patriot and a gentleman. It was my privilege to serve with him in the Air Guard many years ago. My sympathy to his family.

October 5, 2011

im so sorry for your loss i took care of lloyd at the inn and he was one of my favorite residents! so sorry to hear this! my prayers are with your family!

October 5, 2011

Rich and Kristy Woods

Jim, Donna and family,
You have our thoughts and sympathy.

October 4, 2011

Jeanne Secoy

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Lloyd and Ruth were a fine couple. I played bridge with Ruth many times throughout the years and she was always a joy to be around. The memories keep us going. Take care, Jeanne Secoy

October 4, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. We know that you have many wonderful memories to cherish.
Grace to your family,
David and Karen Billman

October 4, 2011

Jean Ruff

My condolences to Lloyd's family. I worked with him for many years at Lancaster City Schools. He was such a kind man and I always enjoyed talking with him.
He will be missed.

October 4, 2011

Nancy, Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your Famuly. Roger,Joan Mast &
Shelley (Mast)Dodson.

October 3, 2011

Deb Webb - Engle

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 3, 2011

A Chief in every way and a fine man. He made many great memories as a leader in the Ohio Air National Guard 160th Air Refueling Group. Jack Sanford (Myrtle Beach SC)

October 3, 2011

Lou Molnar

May he rest in peace and may the family have peace knowing he is safe in the arms of the Lord.
Lou Molnar CMS Ret USAF

October 3, 2011

Jeff & Jennifer Craiglow

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 3, 2011

Thom and Jill Ailes

Jim, Donna and family --- we are so sorry to read about your Dad -- you are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 3, 2011

Jim and Donna, loving prayers in the loss of your dad, a fine man.....Jon and Sharon Walton

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