Lloyd Francis Lanning, 63, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Nov 3, 2019 at the age of 63.
He was born in Cadillac, on May 25, 1956, the son of Lloyd Laverne and Frances Lola (McBrian) Lanning.
Lloyd was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing softball and spending time with is family and grandchildren. He enjoyed building sets and being the stage manager for the ballet studio, as well as being outdoors. He really loved playing jokes on people. An employee of Munson Medical Center for 36 years, Lloyd worked in security at both Menards and Sara Lee after he retired from Munson.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Ann (Hogarth) Lanning; son, Christopher Adam (Daphne Ann) Lanning; daughter, Katelyn Marie (Andrew Parsons) Lanning; three grandchildren, Julia Anne and Aubrie Marie Lanning and Adam Lee Hazel; two sisters, Delilah Dee Laning and Sandra Lynn (Paul) Rickerd and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and sisters, and brothers in law.
At his request, no formal service will be held, only a Celebration of Life which will be held Nov 16, 2019 from 1 to 5pm at the Grand Traverse Event Center, 738 S. Garfield Ave, Traverse City. Lloyd will be laid to rest at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
- Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.