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Willis Lloyd lived in Skinker DeBaliviere for over 50 years.
He and his wife Loretta were active residents.
In the 1970s, Willis questioned the nature of development with the Washington Heights association.
A decade later, Loretta joined the Delmar Committee and remained active till the present.
She had owned the Sunshine Academy, a daycare center, on Delmar. Willis, a letter carrier in the neighborhood, helped her and also got to know many neighbors on his route.
He joined in a number of Delmar meetings and events. Merry I was one of those neighbors and enjoyed our encounters, discussing the neighborhood, city politics, and everyday activity. Willis sprang from a political family. For some time, he served as campaign treasurer for his cousin, Congressman Lacy Clay.
He was also a Mr. Fix It and a consummate slide dancer.
He was devoted to his family.
He and Loretta enjoyed their home on McPherson because of its diversity.
My regret is that I hadn’t seen him more in recent years.
I learned from him and enjoyed learning his perspective.
He was a strong presence here and we extend our sympathy to his wife and family.
He will be missed.
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Willis Lloyd.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2020.
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Archival transcription note: Standalone word Merry appears at end of first paragraph in printed original; preserved without guessing intended replacement.
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