Lloyd E. Slifer, 87, of Emmaus, died Dec. 9, 2019, in his residence. He was the husband of the late Francine D. (Schumaker) Slifer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Russell and Anna (Frankenfield) Slifer.

He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

He was a steamfitter, working for Local #420 for many years, retiring in 1994.

He was a member of Unami Fish and Game.

He is survived by a daughter, Sally and her husband, Jim Ryan, of Coopersburg; son, Scott and his wife, Christie, of Woodsboro, Md.; grandchildren, Bobby Beck, Jeffrey, Blake and Stacianne; great-granddaughter, Bailee; brother, Ralph, of Allentown; sister, Bernadine Loch. He was predeceased by a son, Gregory L.

Contributions may be made to Truth for Women, Inc., 3400 Bath Pike #103, Bethlehem 18017.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.