Mr. Lloyd Emory Pickelsimer, Age 86 of Newaygo died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at home.   He was born Lloyd Emory Pickelsimer in Nalto, North Carolina the son of Lucy Inez (Morgan) and George Emory Pickelsimer on July 28, 1924.  He married Mary Frances Way on June 1, 1963 in Allen Park, Michigan.  He was an inspector for General Motors until his retirement in 1983.  He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church ‑ Ypsilanti. He is survived by his wife Mary Pickelsimer of Newaygo, his daughter Belinda & Ken Husse of Milan, his sons Robert Alan Tipper and Emory Pickelsimer both of Newaygo, and 6 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by  his parents George & Lucy Pickelsimer, his brothers Willie, Claude, Ralph and Carson and his sisters Magdalene and Pauline, and a special niece Carolyn Hayes.  Funeral services  will be held at 3:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 with Dr. Roger Sikkenga & Chaplain Judy Corey officiating.  Interment in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Michigan.   Visitation will be held Tuesday from  1:00 PM to 3:00 PM before the service.  For memorials please consider Hospice of Michigan or Elders Helpers or Commission on Aging.  

‑ McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231‑652‑5613.  http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

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