of Mountain View, AR
November 29, 1936 - October 18, 2024
Lloyd J Hershberger, 87, of Mountain View, Arkansas departed this life at his home on October 18, 2024. He was born in Kempsville, Virginia in 1936 to Jacob J and Matilda (Yoder) Hershberger.
In 1959, Lloyd moved to Norristown, Pennsylvania for a two year term in the 1W Service. On June 17, 1959 he married his sweetheart, Joyce M. Miller. After finishing his term of service, the couple moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia where they began their family of two sons and three daughters. Lloyd and his family also lived in Abbeville, South Carolina and Royston, Georgia before moving to Mountain View in 1978. Lloyd was hardworking and faithful at providing for his family in many ways including, dairy farming, construction, raising broiler chickens, hogs and cattle. He also owned a floor covering business for many years. After retirement, he operated a small recycling business at his home for a few years. Lloyd also was very good at raising a big patch of sweet corn every summer which was very much enjoyed by family, friends and neighbors. Lloyd was a member of Richwoods Mennonite Church where he faithfully taught, prayed, sang and served until his physical body no longer allowed. He also was a member of The Gideons International where he served alongside his brothers in Christ for many years.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry Hershberger and Paul Hershberger; three sisters: Mary Swartzentruber, Annie Miller, and Ruth Hershberger; three brothers in law: Norman Swartzentruber, Elvin Miller, and Lester Nisley; sister-in-law, Anna Hershberger; and great-granddaughter, Taylor Yoder.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Joyce Miller Hershberger; two sons, Dale (Jeanne) Hershberger and Dwayne (Cindy) Hershberger; three daughters, Gloria (Delbert) Wagler, Glenda Hershberger and Melody Thomas; two brothers, Joe (Rosie) Hershberger and Jacob (Sara) Hershberger; one sister, Edna Nisley; one sister-in-law, Martha Hershberger and a special nephew, Stan (Joyce) O'Bannon. Also surviving are his eighteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was held at Richwoods Mennonite Church, Mountain View, Arkansas, Sunday, October 20, 2024, 4:00PM 6:00PM. Funeral services was held at School Avenue Church of Christ, Mountain View, Arkansas, Monday, October 21, 2024, 10:00 AM. Officiating Brother Elmer Gingerich, Brother Stan O'Bannon and Brother Dale Hershberger
Pallbearers are Jeremy Hershberger, Darren Hershberger, Morgan Hershberger, Lloyd Hershberger, Logan Hershberger, Cody Wagler. Honorary Pallbearers are Lonnie Hershberger, Ty Hershberger and Lee Wagler.
We, the family, wish to express our sincere appreciation for all your love and support during our time of loss. Thank you for your prayers, meals, flowers and all other expressions of concern. We appreciate each of you for coming and investing in our lives during the passing of our husband, father and grandfather. May God abundantly bless each of you.
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22 Condolence(s)
Charlotte Stark
Sunday, October 27, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace in your heart.
Eddie Powell
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Dale I'm sorry for the family loss,
Mikey Thompson
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Lloyd was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who ever knew him. My prayers and condolences go out to all his family and friends.
Bill and Kim Lewis
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Prayers for this family as they walk thru this season. We have wonderful memories of him coming into the store for sweet treats! Always so kind! He laid carpet for us as we worked on the cabins and most of the tin we used was from his chicken houses! Just a good man.
Ruth Franklin
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
I am sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Hershberger. I wish I could have known him & his family. I have many fond memories of guests coming from your congregation to our Mennonite Church at Bethel Springs. Prayers for comfort.
Debbie and Chris Lasater
Monday, October 21, 2024
We are saddened to hear the passing of Lloyd. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. May God bless you all.
David & Betty Beachy
Monday, October 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Linda J King
Monday, October 21, 2024
My condolences for your loss, as it is so great. He was a wonderful man and father. May the Lord God comfort you. Linda King
Carol Wade
Monday, October 21, 2024
Prayers for the entire Hershberger family as you adjust to your loss.
May your memories of this wonderful man bring a smile to your faces as you celebrate his life.
Reece Hubberd
Monday, October 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss Reece and Frances Hubberd
Tina Powell
Monday, October 21, 2024
My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Prayers to the family
May God wrap his arms around each one of you through these days.
May you all find peace Mr Lloyd will be missed by many
Danny & Martha Simmons
Sunday, October 20, 2024
We're so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lloyd was a wonderful Christian man and a long time friend. He helped us several times with our floor coverings. He always had a smile and a uplifting word to share with us. Prayers for his family
Richard Stoltze
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Lloyd and I have been friends and neighbors for over 50 years. He was a very smart and wise man.He gave me a lot of good advice and we had some very good conversations. He knew the Bible better than anyone I know.
Deborah Zodkowic
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Please accept my sympathies for your loss.
Gail Melton
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Long time friend to entire family. Our prayers are with you al.
Elecia Bemies
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Mom, Glenda White, and I want to send our condolences to your family. Love you all and God bless you!
Matt Butler
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Prayers for this great family!
Marcie and Keith Phillips
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Dale, Jeanne and family, We hated to hear this. We know where he's spending eternity and there'll be reunions galore.
Dale Keffer
Sunday, October 20, 2024
So sorry to hear this. I didn't find it out in time to be able to make the trip or I would surely have been there. Blessings!
Dan and Patricia Stewart
Sunday, October 20, 2024
We are so very sorry to he
Melody Miller-Standard
Sunday, October 20, 2024
May you cherish the precious memories of your husband, father and grandfather. Heaven is a better place with the presence of Mr Hershberger. He was a man of God and he will be missed. Love you all.
Mary Morrow
Sunday, October 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May the memories help ease the loss of your loved one.
God bless.