Lloyd Reed Willis Lloyd Reed Willis returned to his heavenly home June 10, 2020, to join his wife, Mildred Hatch Willis and other loved ones. His beloved sister, Ruthe Wasson, preceded him in death just hours earlier. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor. Lloyd was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Snowflake to Vern and Pearl (Hunt) Willis. His childhood years were spent working and playing on the family farm with his siblings, cousins and friends. While attending Snowflake High School, he met Mildred Hatch who later became his eternal companion. After marriage, Lloyd and Mildred moved to Taylor where they raised their family. He ran Hatch Bros. store for many years. He later worked at the LDS church pig farm, and LDS church facilities until he retired. His children, Susan (Ben) Carpenter, Vernal (Kathy), Lon (Suzette), Amy and John (Ronda); his eight grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren are eternally grateful for his unconditional love for them and for his example of hard work, honesty, kindness and loyalty. His faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, never wavered. He served in many church callings with diligence and was eager to serve others whenever he could. If there was a welfare project to be done, he was there. He found joy in serving family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. He enjoyed raising a vegetable garden, outings with his family, traveling, old cowboy music, sharing stories and laughing. Lloyd’s family wishes to express deep gratitude to John and Ronda Willis for caring for Lloyd in their home for the past few years. Silver Creek Mortuary handled the arrangements.
