WELCH—Lloyd Dale Pease, of Welch, passed away, Feb. 3, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital after a sudden illness. Lloyd was born Feb. 16, 1963, to Clarence and Lillie Pease. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Carl.

Lloyd is survived by two brothers and their spouses, Roger and Sherry Pease of Welch and Wayne and Stephanie Pease of Chetopa, Kan.; one sister, Mary Byrd of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be cremated.

In Lloyd’s memory, a gathering of family and friends will be held Sun., Feb. 12, 2012, at the Mae Lessley Community Center in Chetopa, Kan., from noon until around 5 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Jim Thomas, Thomas Funeral Home, Welch.