Lloyd E. Surprise

Lloyd E. Surprise, 92, died April 10, 2026, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City.

He was born on Sept. 3, 1933, in Greeley County, the son of Mark and Effie Surprise.

Lloyd attended grade school in Weskan. His family moved to Greeley County, where he attended Greeley County High School and graduated in May 1953.

Lloyd soon enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1956-58.

He returned to Greeley County and worked on the family farm with his father.

Lloyd then moved to Scott County, working in various feed yards, including 13 years with Fairleigh Feed Yard.

After retiring from feedyard work, Lloyd established a lawn care business. He provided service to Scott County and surrounding counties for 15 years.

On May 23, 1979, Lloyd married Margaret Keyse of Scott City.

Survivors include his daughters, Mabel Kelling and husband, Mike, Early, Tex., and Brenda Leon and husband, Johnny, Tribune; a sister, Frances Young, Tribune; his grandchildren and other nieces and nephews.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and brother-in-law, Vaughn Young.

Memorial donations can be made to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes, Box 553. Scott City, Ks. 67871.