Lloyd Ray Becker

July 25, 1942 - November 23, 2019

Lloyd Ray Becker was born July 25, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Orval C. Becker and Lucy Loraine (Mitchell) Becker. Lloyd was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class of 1961. He started roofing homes while in high school. On September 2, 1962 he was united in marriage to Dolores Darlene Sherwood at the Methodist Church in Knoxville. The couple formed Becker Roofing in 1965. Through the years Lloyd and Dolores also operated Knoxville Suzuki-Kawasaki and Becker Realty. Lloyd was known throughout the area for his roofing expertise, quality and customer service. He enjoyed working hard for his loyal customers, in fact he layed 45 square, six-nailed in one day at the age of 44 years. In his spare time, Lloyd enjoyed driving around the country looking for and purchasing antique cars. He also had a passion for taxidermy. Lloyd never met a stranger and he particularly enjoyed meeting veterans and thanking them for their service to our nation. He loved his family and Lloyd’s greatest joy was spoiling his grandchildren. Lloyd passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Crystal Heights Care Center, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, at the age of 77 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jonathan Lloyd Becker on October 15, 1988 and his wife, Dolores on February 19, 2016. Those left to honor Lloyd’s memory include his sons: Joseph Ray of Des Moines, Gene and Jane of Knoxville, and Patrick James of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother, Willard and Judy Becker of Knoxville; four grandchildren: Jacob Joseph, MacKenzie Kay, Carly Renee and Kimberly Jane and many other cherished family members and friends. Now Playing!! Lloyd Becker’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Knoxville Grand Theater at 11:00 a.m. Lloyd has been cremated and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.