IN MEMORIAM: Lloyd C. McMurdy, 91;
Agway Information-Technology Pioneer
COOPERSTOWN – Lloyd Charles McMurdy, retired Agway Petroleum information technology manager, passed away Nov. 27, 2018, from metastatic multiple myeloma following a couple years at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.
He was born Jan. 22, 1927, to Lillie Roth McMurdy and Ollie McMurdy. In his youth he was active in 4H and sports, and graduated the top of his Class in 1944 from Jefferson Central School.
In late 1944, he was stricken with polio, which affected the use of his right arm. With all the challenges he faced, he coped with a smile and never felt disabled.
In 1949, he graduated from Cornell University. He joined GLF – which became Agway – in the accounting department and began pioneering their large-frame computer system. He worked as the information technology manager for Agway Petroleum, retiring after 45 years to enjoy spending time with his family.
On Oct. 29, 1955, Lloyd married Mary Sue Hedman. He was most noted as a gentleman. He was also a great provider, wonderful husband and father and loving grandfather.
Lloyd is survived by his daughters, Marjorie Anne McMurdy Struckle (David) and Cheryl Lee Kane (John); grandchildren Melissa Struckle and Danielle and Jeffery Kane; a sister, Lillie McMurdy Koenig; a brother-in-law, Edward Hedman; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and a brother, Roy Arthur McMurdy
Calling hours are 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut St., Cooperstown.
At 3 p.m. there will be a funeral service with the Rev. Betsy Jay, Bassett Hospital chaplain, officiating.
The Service of Committal and Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Dewitt.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center Fund, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.