Lloyd Meredith
November 11, 1930 - February 17, 2016
Lloyd Meredith Age 85, of Reddick, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Reddick. Lloyd was born November 11, 1930 in Blackstone, IL to the late Shannon and Versi (nee Downs) Meredith. Veteran of the United States Army Airborne, serving during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged from service he opened a car repair garage in Braceville, IL. He then was a heavy equipment operator and entrepreneur logger and contractor. He cleared timber for Peabody Coal Company and eventually purchased a former strip mine property in 1964. He then founded Shannon Shores with his former wife, Suzanne, which then became Lake Shannon Recreational Community in 1972. Lloyd had many accomplishments in his life but above all he personally enriched the lives of countless people. Surviving are four sons, Shannon (Ann) Meredith, Rick Meredith, Brandon (Kerri) Meredith, all of Lake Shannon, and Neal Meredith of Florida; three grandchildren, Kendall Meredith, Ava Meredith, and Andrew Meredith; two sisters, Margie Clark of Braceville, IL and Millie Stewart of Lockport, IL; loving companion, Donna Busaytis of Morris, IL; former wife, Suzanne Meredith of Lake Shannon; dedicated employee and friend, Randy Geister of Lake Shannon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; three sisters, Trilla Rossio Fisher, Helen Wendel, and Freida Lawless; and three brothers, Robert Meredith, Jack Meredith, and James Meredith. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Sunday, February 21, 2016, from 1-5 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Monday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Kankakee County Humane Society or to the family to distribute to local veteran’s organizations. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood 815-458-2336
Lloyd Meredith Age 85, of Reddick, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Reddick. Lloyd was born November 11, 1930 in Blackstone, IL to the late Shannon and Versi (nee Downs) Meredith. Veteran of the United States Army... View Obituary & Service Information