Lloyd Francis Smith was born 7/17/1937 in Omaha Nebraska to Frank and Helen Smith. He attended and graduated high school in Omaha and joined the Air Force in 1954 and served for 21 years. During that time he was stationed in Japan, England, Philippines, Texas, California, North Dakota, Arizona, Nebraska, Mississippi and Missouri.

Lloyd met his wife Barbara in Houston, TX and they married in 1960 and were married for 48 years. He had numerous hobbies throughout his life; NASCAR, wood working, motorcycles, fishing, metal detecting and gold prospecting. He joined many local clubs to be around others who shared his passions. Lloyd received great enjoyment in working with the many children who came to events hosted by these local clubs.

Lloyd was very kind man who would do anything to help anyone in need. His many stories and life lessons endured him to many people. He had sayings for just about every life event and all of them were uplifting.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife in 2008, his father in 1948 and his mother in 1988.