Loyd Aarant, son of the late Harold Aarant and Joan Knight Aarant was born on June 4, 1945 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on December 6, 2018 at the age of 73 years.

Mr. Aarant was a veteran of the National Guard and was self-employed in construction.

He is survived by two sons, Tad and Aaron; by two sisters, Sandra McGovern of Nason, Illinois and Melana Allen of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; by one granddaughter, Sabra Aarant.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.