Lloyd Frederick Christianson
December 11, 1943 ~ June 28, 2024
ROCKY MOUNT – Lloyd Frederick Christianson, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born in Washington County, OK, on December 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Lloyd Fenton Christianson and Sergie Angeline Dannenberg Christianson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Fenton Christianson.
A man of strong faith, Lloyd was a member of First Christian Church for 44 years where he taught Sunday School, was the church historian, a member and past President of the Christian Men’s Fellowship and sang in the church choir for 40 years. He was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War, where he served in the United States Army as a Signal Officer, 1st Lieutenant. Lloyd attended Rutgers University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration before obtaining his Master’s in Business Administration from Cornell University and his Post Graduate in Accounting from East Carolina University. During his business career, he served as a Marketing Director for various companies, including Hardee’s in Rocky Mount, taught business and finance classes at several community colleges, and retired as a CPA with the North Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. Outside of his professional career, he was a member of the Rocky Mount Christmas Chorus and Community Christmas Chorus for over 25 years. A dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and good friend to many, Lloyd will be forever loved and deeply missed.
Lloyd is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine Peck Christianson of Rocky Mount; his daughter, Cindi C. Park (Christopher) of Clifton, VA; his son, Todd F. Christianson of Spring Hope; his grandchildren, Kirsten Park and Dylan Park both of Clifton, VA, Marlie Christianson of Spring Hope, and Carter James Bandy of Bailey; his sister, Sergie Ann Christianson Conklin (Robert) of Ocean, NJ; his brother, Charles John Christianson (Nancy) of Southport; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Michael McHarg officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Lloyd’s memory to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 or SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, 123 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Elaine , I am sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. I will miss seeing him on his bike and working in the yard. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. You will all be in our prayers. Grateful for the many happy memories!
My Uncle Lloyd was a memorable person. Of course, when I was little, and my memories are the most clear, I can remember that he always had something to say. He could be fun, and liked to joke around with us, but had a great reserve of sound advice, if we were open enough to listen. He had a kind heart, and had no fear of expressing himself. Of course, I can remember when I was a teenager, and must have said or done something that he wanted to make a point about, and he followed me through the house. He continued to talk to me, through the heavy door, when I was in the bathroom. It was that important to him, God bless him. I only began to understand his motivation when I had children of my own. To me, as time went on, the conversations became more pleasant, and we found more that we could agree on. Uncle Lloyd always made a superior effort to stay in touch. I will always be grateful for that. He always said that he loved me, and my kids, when he signed. This means so much. I’m sure that he is with Jesus now, and this warms my heart. Thank you, Uncle Lloyd, for the gift!
With deepest condolences and loving memories of Uncle Lloyd
I worked with Lloyd at Nash Community College for several years. He was a very nice man and not hard to work or get along with. He was always very nice to me and seemed appreciative of my work I did for him to help prepare him for classes. He will truly be missed. God bless his family, and may He give them strength, peace, and comfort when they need them the most.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lloyd was a kind and friendly guy and I always enjoyed his friendship. I have good memories of him at the Christian Church with Elaine and Cindy. I am sadden to her of his passing
We are sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of Lloyd Frederick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. You are very fortunate to have such a close, loving family at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Like a beautiful tree, Lloyd Christianson’s memory will be fruitful in our hearts year after year. To the bereaved family, you all are in our prayers.
I am so sorry that you left this earth, Lloyd. I’m sorry I was unable to attend your funeral.
Out of four children, Lloyd and I were the two who were often paired up. We were all three years apart. The two oldest boys, George and Charlie, were buddies, and so Lloyd and I often did things together. He taught me my letters and numbers when I was too young to remember (Mom told me how I learned).
When we were visiting relatives in Kansas, our cousin had a kiddie pool (they were new thing at the time). Lloyd, age 7, said , “Let’s see who can hold their breath the longest!” And so the two of us had a contest and stuck our heads in the water. When I, age 4, couldn’t possibly hold my breath any longer, I went to pull my face out of the water. My cousin took my head and pushed it further into the water, and I was fighting him to get some air. When Lloyd gave up the contest and needed air, he pulled his head out of the water, saw what was happening, and got my cousin off of me. Lloyd literally saved my life.
Lloyd, like the rest of the family, enjoyed music. He played the trumpet, and sang in the church
choir. In high school, he loved marching with the band and going to play at the football games. Afterwards, if the team won the game, the band would march down Broadway in a victory parade. He continued to play in the band in college. As an adult, he told me that he was in a community band.
Lloyd took our parents’ teaching to heart, and did not like to waste anything: not gas, not time, and especially not money. He had all kinds of ideas on how to save money. He always tried to be fair in money matters, however, and was always trustworthy.
Lloyd liked to talk,, but he also was able to listen. He didn’t interrupt while the other person was talking and waited his turn. His advice was sound.
Yes, in more recent years, he did discuss politics more. He often sent emails to pass along information from non-mainstream media that was different from mainstream media. He tried to have us see the other side of the story.
Lloyd was an intelligent man. After all, he chose Elaine (Peck) to be his wife, didn’t he?
I’ll miss you forever, Lloyd. May you rest in peace.
Love, Sergie Ann
Unlike Uncle Lloyd, am I not so comfortable at putting words together. But I will say this: Without fail, every year, he would send me a message wishing me a happy birthday, even if I had failed to respond or missed *his* birthday the previous year. I myself have never managed to keep up with birthdays, and his reliable thoughtfulness has always been remarkable to me.
Thanks, Uncle Lloyd. Wishing you peace.