Rev. Lloyd W Harlan

Rev. Lloyd W Harlan, 92, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022, in Fort Wayne, IN. He will be missed for his kind, gentle and humble spirit, and his love for all. Born in Kosciusko County, IN, Lloyd completed his undergraduate degree from Findlay College and later graduated with a Master’s of Divinity degree from Winebrenner Seminary. During college, Lloyd met and married the love of his life, Jean Sparks. He also spent 4 years in the Air Force as a Chaplain’s Assistant, being stationed in Texas during the Korean War. He began serving as a pastor in 1957, and continued until well into retirement, having pastored churches in the Churches of God General Conference in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio. He most recently was an active member of the Trier Ridge Community Church. Lloyd had a passion for his family, music and Bear Lake Camp. He was always a steady rock for the family, dependable and faithful, and he treasured each of them. He was an accomplished vocalist (tenor) and trombonist, and he sang during college years in the Gospel 5. Lloyd directed summer youth camps at Bear Lake Camp for years, and continued to actively support the ministry throughout his life.

Surviving are his children, Melinda (Steven) Moffitt of Wooster, OH; Michael (Cathy) Harlan of Lewisville, TX; Monty (Janette) Harlan of Albion, IN; and Michelle (Mark) Goeglein of Fort Wayne, IN; son-in-law, Ken Walters of Colorado Springs, CO; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Harlan; his daughter, Melanie Walters; 2 grandchildren, Marcus and Moriah Goeglein, parents, Clayton and Cora Harlan, sisters, Lois Rockhill, Berneice Harlan and Ethel Marie Wood; and a brother, Warren Harlan.

Funeral service will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Trier Ridge Community Church, 7501 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 4-7pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Stony Point Cemetery, Etna Green. Memorial donations may be given to Bear Lake Camp.