Reverend Lloyd Dale Winkle went to be with the Lord December 11, 2019 at the age of 96. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life and ultimately gave him peace. Lloyd was born November 16, 1923 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to the late Hubert and Dovie Winkle, of Checotah, Oklahoma. Lloyd grew up in the Checotah area, attended grade school at Etawah, and graduated from Central High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Air Force on September 21, 1942 during WWII, served in North Africa, Italy and the Pacific. He received his discharge on January 3, 1946 with two service metals. Lloyd was blessed with a loving family. He married Jolene McKinley, on May 21, 1946 in Checotah, Oklahoma. They moved to Benicia, California working in the Civil Service until July 1953 when he entered the ministry, evangelizing in California, Oregon, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri for 12 years. Lloyd then pastored churches in Missouri for one year, Tulsa for ten years, Haskell for 18 years, and Texanna for 13 years. Lloyd also served as Oklahoma District Presbyter for 12 years. Retiring from full time ministry in 2008, due to health reasons. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife Jolene, his parents, four brothers, his twin Floyd, Delmar, Dewey, Kenneth, and son-in-law Denny Benton. Lloyd married Geneva Wilbourn on March 19, 1999. They lived in Checotah for three years then moved to Muskogee, where he lived until his death. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Geneva, his daughter, Carole Benton of Wagoner; two granddaughters, Laurelin Ward of Muskogee and Sarah Woods and her husband, Ty Woods, of Sand Springs; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Sorrell of Sapulpa, Elise Ward of Forest Park, Georgia, and Johnny Ward of Sayre; and four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lee Acherson and husband Howard of Nevada; one step-grandson, Jeff Sisco; one step-great granddaughter Kaelyn; other relatives, and many friends. Lloyd was a minister and Christian educator. He was kind and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.