of West Memphis, AR
March 26, 1918 - November 9, 2021
Lloyd Carlisle McCuiston, Jr., 103, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born March 26, 1918 to Lloyd Carlisle and Myrtle Potts McCuiston in Memphis, Tennessee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Ferguson McCuiston; his daughter, Diane Ault (Gerry); three granddaughters, Shelby Ward (Chris), Lisa Arrington (Lyle) and Karsen Driskell (Cody); grandson, Justin McCuiston; great-grandchildren, Ryley McCuiston, Colin McCuiston, Averie Ward, and Sara Arrington.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Olivia ''Lib'' McCuiston in 2009 and one son, Lloyd C. McCuiston, III.
He spent most of this life in Crittenden County. Lloyd attended Hulbert West Memphis High School where he played football and basketball. He attended Marion Institute and Oklahoma State. He graduated from University of Arkansas where he was a wrestling champion and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
After graduating Lloyd worked in Panama, building a secret air base and other facilities near Costa Rica protecting the Panama Canal. Immediately following Pearl Harbor, he joined the Navy and served during World War II in the South Pacific on Guadalcanal and Peleliu. Upon his military discharge he returned home to Crittenden County and began farming.
Always interested in politics, he served as Circuit Court Clerk of Crittenden County for 10 years. In 1961, he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives and served for 34 years under seven Governors; Orval Faubus, Dale Bumpers, Winthrop Rockefeller, David Pryor, Jim Guy Tucker and Frank White. Representative McCuiston was elected Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1982, Chairman of City, County, and Local Affairs and Chairman of the Legislative Joint Audit committees. He was honored in February of 2010 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lloyd was especially proud of having passed Legislation establishing Mid-South Community College.
Lloyd had a lifelong love for sports and was an avid Razorback fan. He enjoyed golf and loved fishing, to the point that he made yearly trips to Central and South America. He was a member of United Methodist Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Meadowbrook Country Club.
Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis on Sunday, November 14, 2021 1:00 pm 2:00 pm, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 pm. The interment will be at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.
Memorials may be sent to, Arkansas State University Mid-South Foundation, Inc., 2000 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301.
Online condolences can be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis
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14 Condolence(s)
Virginia Manning
Monday, November 15, 2021
Am glad you were a part of my life when you taught me all I knew about the
Circuit clerks office until Bill Manning came along and swept me off my feet.
Joyce Prayer for you Diane and grandchildren.
David Howard
Monday, November 15, 2021
Prayers of comfort for the family.
DeFaye Thomas
Friday, November 12, 2021
Thoughts and prayers with entire family.
Andy Luttrell
Friday, November 12, 2021
Prayers for Mrs. Joyce and family members. Lloyd was a great man and devoted his life to his family and the State of Arkansas. He will be missed in Crittenden and the State of Arkansas.
Sincerely,
Andy and Sherri Luttrell
Linda Jackson
Friday, November 12, 2021
I was so sorry to hear the news of Mr. McCuiston's passing. He was a precious soul and kind to everyone. I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to know him and Lib! Love to you all and prayers for you all. Praying God will comfort you at this time.
Roger Norman
Friday, November 12, 2021
I had the opportunity to work with Representative McCuiston when he served on the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and as Chairman. He was a wonderful person; always kind, considerate, and a true public servant. His leadership and wisdom was always cherished. May God comfort the McCuiston family during this time of loss.
Lacy Newman Humphreys
Thursday, November 11, 2021
My dad, Bobby Newman, served in the Arkansas House of Representatives with Mr. McCuiston for 30 years. They were great friends and accomplished a lot for the State of Arkansas by supporting each other and their colleagues. I was in the first grade when I met Mr. McCuiston, and today I am 60 years old. If asked to describe my dad’s and my friend, I can think of nothing better than to say, “He was a very good man - a man of character and integrity.â€
My prayers are with your family during this time of loss. â¤ï¸
Lacy Newman Humphreys
Smackover, AR
Ken and Carol Thomas
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The McCuiston’s were next door neighbors for quite a while. I will always remember Lloyd
playing wiffle ball in the cove with the kids- at 85 years old. Quite impressive.
Rest In Peace good friend.
Stephen Keeton
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Libby, I very sorry to learn the loss of your Dad. Over the years of knowing he, you, and the rest of your family I have good memories of those times.
Stephen
Julia Jones
Thursday, November 11, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss of this dear man. May God comfort all of you. â¤ï¸
Danny & Dorothy Foster
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Our condolences and prayers for this family.
Linda Chaffin Wilson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
I loved the McCuiston family. They were like my second parents when I was in high school. Mr. Lloyd was always so kind to me ..He was a great man! Loved Arkansas and served her well. God bless and comfort his family.
Mary Toney
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
May the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles be with you as you mourn a life well lived. The Lord be with the family.
Foster & Renita Rash
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Prayers for his family and friends.