Loyd W. McKnight

SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, April 21, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. BIOGRAPHY: Mr. McKnight was born March 15, 1934 in Antlers, Oklahoma. He had been a resident of the Pampa area since 1950. He graduated from Lefors High School in 1954. Loyd married Shirley Teeters on January 15, 1955 in Clovis, Mew Mexico. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving as an MP during the Korean Conflict. Loyd worked for Panhandle Industrial for over 25 years, retiring in 1996, and then co-owned and operated his own business until 1999. He was a member of the Pampa Masonic Lodge #1381 AF & AM and was a Baptist. He loved the outdoors, spending time on the ranch, tending cattle and especially handling horses. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, spending time with his grandchildren and friends. SURVIVORS: Wife: Shirley McKnight of the home; 2 daughters: Cheryl Wisdom and husband Gary of Pampa, and Michelle McKnight of New Braunfels; 1 brother: Mayo McKnight and wife Mary of Cushing, Oklahoma; 1 sister: Mozelle Crutcher and husband Pascal of Owasso, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren including Codi Fowler, Cory Fowler and Shelby Wisdom, all of Pampa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Loyd was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Derrill McKnight.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, Texas 79105.