Loyd Greenfield Jr.

Loyd Greenfield, Jr., long-time, Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born on July 16, 1929, in rural Lincoln County and departed this life on March 13, 2008, in Chandler at the age of 78 years. Memorial Service will be Sunday, March 16, 2008, 2:30 p.m. at the Agra Church of the First Born, Lynn Brown officiating. Loyd was the son of Loyd and Hazel Donnell Greenfield. He was the salutatorian of his graduating class at Shamrock High School and was a Lt. Colonel in the Army National Guard. In addition to being a Veteran of the Korean War, Loyd served as Battalion Commander of the 2/158 Field Artillery, the 2/180 TOW Battalion, and the 120 Medical Battalion. Loyd married Masako Miyata on October 15, 1951, in Tokyo, Japan. Masako preceded him in death. He married Evelyn Fay Vandevier on January 10, 1965, in Bristow, Oklahoma. Evelyn also preceded him in death. Loyd married Pauline Peacock on August 8, 1995, in Agra, Oklahoma. Loyd retired from Tinker Field and from the Army National Guard. Until his death, he was a partner in B & G Enterprises in Chandler. Loyd was a former member of the Chandler Board of Education. He was also a 44 year continuous member of the American Legion. Loyd was a member of the Church of the First Born in Agra. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Greenfield of Chandler; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jun and Barbara Greenfield of Chandler, John and Patty Greenfield of Chandler, Jerry and Debbie Greenfield of Chandler, and Ray and Christy Greenfield of Chandler; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Jack Weber of Chandler and JaVonna and Larry Gorbet of Moore; one step-son, Jeff Snyder of Chandler; one sister, Mary Stevens of Cushing, one sister-in-law, Asako Greenfield of Chandler; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. Loyd was preceded in death by wife Masako Miyata Greenfield, wife Evelyn Fay Greenfield, his parents, brother Gerald, and infant twin brothers Merle and Earl. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society or any other charitable organization of your choice.