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Lloyd Paul Hoskins

Lloyd Paul Hoskins

May 26, 1934 - June 1, 2022

 

Lloyd Paul Hoskins, 88, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away at the Hutson Wood Exceptional Living Center, in Brazil, on June 1, 2022.

Lloyd was born on May 26, 1934, in Reelsville, Indiana, the son of Woodrow and Geneva (Butler) Hoskins. At the age of 16, he graduated from Reelsville High School where he was an exceptional basketball player. Lloyd continued his education at Indiana State Teachers College but left during his college years to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge from the Army, he returned to college, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education as well as a certificate as a guidance director.

After his college graduation, He left teaching to become an Indiana State Police Officer where he served as a trooper for 3 years.

Lloyd began his civilian career as a teacher at Reelsville High School where he also coached track and basketball.

Lloyd left Reelsville to become a teacher and Dean of Boys at Concannon Jr. High School in West Terre Haute. He left Concannon after 8 years to become the first guidance director at South Putnam High School, where he served from 1969 until 1995 when he retired. During his tenure, Lloyd was the sponsor of the National Honor Society where he encouraged students to serve others. During his years as an educator Lloyd also worked as a farmer, realtor, and auctioneer.

Lloyd was a member of the Reelsville United Methodist Church where he served as a lay speaker. He also served in ministry at the Putnam County Correctional Facility as a Gideon. Lloyd was the chaplain of the Good Sam’s Camping Club “Crossroads 75.”

When he wasn’t working or serving others Lloyd enjoyed dancing, playing basketball, Carrom, and cards. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with family.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Geneva Hoskins.

Survivors include his wife Mary, whom he married on October 24, 1953; two children: Debra Colwell and husband Bart of Terre Haute, and Curtis Hoskins and wife Sharon of Greencastle; grandchildren: Jessica Colwell (Danny Selby), Rebekah “Abby” Carlton (Jordan), Kimberly Gard, Melissa Ames (Kyle), Paul Hoskins (Jessie); great-grandchildren: Lucas, Lucy, Josie, Jacie, Keaton, Kaylee, Krae, Kamry, Zion, Zoe, and Luke; siblings: Robert “Bob” Hoskins and Rita Hutcheson; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834. Services will be held at the funeral home, on Sunday, at 4:00 PM with burial to follow at Boone Hutcheson Cemetery with military rites provided by the United States Army and members of the American Legion and VFW.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made to Reelsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Reelsville, IN 46171.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.

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