Lloyd L. Staats, 67, of Hillview, IL, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born April 28, 1954, in White Hall, the son of Otis Darrell and Viola Bushnell Staats. He married Peggy Lynch in 1982 in Mason City, and she survives in White Hall. He is also survived by two sons, Andrew (Rachael) Staats of Summerville, SC and Alan (Tiffany) Staats of White Hall; four grandchildren, Braedyn, Russell, Allie and David; two brothers, J.D. Staats and Larry (Liz) Staats, all of White Hall; one sister, Terry (Keith) Jones of Jacksonville; sister-in-law, Dee Ann (Jerry) Jepson of Holton, KS; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Helen L. Staats Ford. Lloyd was one of the best truck drivers, working as an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to smile, never knew a stranger, and was good to everyone. He loved talking about his grand-kids and loved spending time with them. Lloyd enjoyed family cookouts and get-togethers. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. Private family services will be held. Memorial gifts are suggested to the donors choice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home and Crematory in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.