Loyd Eugene Burfield

Loyd “Rooster” Burfield, 83, of Phil Campbell,  passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was a member and deacon of Liberty Hill Baptist 
Church in Phil Campbell. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he completed basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC and paratrooper training at Ft. Bragg, NC. He was in the National Guard, Russellville Unit, for six years and a member of American Legion Post 64. He retired from U.S. Reduction after 30-plus years of service. In addition, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and beekeeper, well known for his delicious honey.
Funeral services  with family and friends were conducted Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, in the funeral home chapel. Officiating were Bro. Bobby Poss. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Phil Campbell. Pallbearers were Hunter Cole, Wesley Holden, Michael Malone, Tim Burfield, Jeff Burfield, and Marvin Gann. 
Mr. Burfield is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Cora Lee Cheek Burfield; daughters, Lee McFall (John) of Birmingham; Anita Deerman (Rick) of Northport; and Beth Duncan of Muscle Shoals. Grandchildren include Wesley Holden (Heather) of Russellville; Hunter Cole (Rebecca) of Buhl, AL; Michael Malone (Lisa) and great granddaughter Makayla Malone, all of Chattanooga. Siblings include Dawson Burfield (Mary Nell) of Spruce Pine; Bill Burfield (Faye) of Phil Campbell; Jim Burfield (Rose) of Rockford, IL; Decie Miller (Stan) of Machesney Park, IL; Elsie Overton, Hackleburg; and Elaine Johnson (Billy) of Decatur. A host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive him. 
Preceding him in death were his parents, Lonnie and Virgie Swinney Burfield and siblings, Martha Fincher, J.V. Burfield, and Lavern Burfield.
The family wishes to thank Kindred Home Health and Amedysis Hospice for the professional and compassionate care shown to their loved one during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.parkinsons.org in honor of Mr. Burfield.
Pinkard Funeral Home, of Russellville, directed.