Lloyd Masterson

Lloyd Charles Masterson, 80, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Jan. 25, 1936, in St. Louis, son of Joe Wilbur and Charlotte Dahill Masterson. He and Inez E. Burgfeld were married Feb. 19, 1960, in Jackson. She preceded him in death May 19, 2010.

Lloyd was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School. He served in the National Guard while in high school and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on June 9, 1955, and was honorably discharged Feb. 14, 1959.

Lloyd was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson, the Excelsior Masonic Lodge 441, Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis, Moolah Shrine, Sword of Bunker Hill, Cape Elks Lodge 639, American Legion Post 158, Cape Eagles 3775, Cape Girardeau Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3838 Auxiliary, a 35-year member of Teamster Local 574 and the National Rifle Association.

Lloyd worked as a truck driver many years with Arkansas Best Freight. He also owned and operated Lloyd's Tavern in Jackson since 1973.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Spending time with his family brought great love and joy to his heart. He enjoyed sharing time with his many friends, and he lived life to the fullest.

Loving survivors include three children, Linda (Rick) Kremer, Scott (Pam) Masterson and Teresa (Mike) Hornbeak, all of Jackson; six grandchildren, Conrad and Emma Masterson, Jamie (Erik) Rosborg, Brandon (Lauren) Kremer, Tyler Kremer and Skyler Hornbeak; three great-grandchildren, Collin, Abbey and Logan Rosborg.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a brother, Joe Wilbur Masterson Jr.; a sister, Betty Ann Farrow; and an infant sister, Sharon Kay Masterson.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with military honors.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.