Loyd Monroe Chumley

Loyd Monroe Chumley, 83, Retired Middle School Principal, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Private Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, January 29, 2021. Service will be live streamed at www.dlwichita.com Loyd joined the Navy in 1956 and served 4 years. He was on the ship that picked up Ham, the first chimp in space and he was responsible for his health and safety as the ship's medic. He married Wykeemah in 1960. Their son Price was born in 1962 and Tracey in 1965. Loyd worked various jobs while attending University earning his Master's in Education as well as Education Specialist (EdS) degrees from Pittsburg State University in 1987. He taught in Middle Schools and was principal in Cherokee, Kansas for many years. He was loved by the children for his quirky ties and fun-loving spirit. Later, he worked with prisoners at the Hutchinson Correction Facility teaching them GED and life skills. He was a member of Hillside Christian Church and served as Elder. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He and Wykeemah traveled to many countries visiting Price. He spent many hours with his granddaughter, Sydney and they were two peas in a pod. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's and bravely dealt with the disease for 20 years. He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone. He was a life-long Kansas City Chief's fan, and we are convinced that they are going to win the Super Bowl again this year for him. Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Maudie Chumley. Survived by his wife, Wykeemah Chumley of Wichita; daughter, Tracey (Troy) Easterberg of Andover; son, Price Chumley of Houston, TX; grandchild, Sydney Easterberg. A memorial has been established with: American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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