Lloyd R. Brackney Obituary (1937 - 2018)

Lloyd R. Brackney, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac, IL at a later date with Reverend James O. Wolfe III officiating. Lloyd is survived by sisters, Margaret Brackney Turner, Alice Brackney and brother, Robert L. Brackney (Donna) all of Pontiac, IL. Also survived by many greatly loved nieces and nephews. He will be missed by good friends Joseph Berthelot, Robert DeRoche, Molly and Buddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cora (Schultz) Brackney; brother, Charles E. Brackney (Maxine); sister, Mary Brackney Bryant; and his twin brother, Floyd K. Brackney. Lloyd was born on January 24, 1937 in Pontiac, IL. He received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his Masters Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. He directed Middle, Jr. High and High School bands during his career. While serving in the U.S. Army, he directed the 113th Army training unit band. After teaching for 24 years at Roosevelt Middle School in Kenner, LA, he retired in 1994. After retiring, he was active as a music adjudicator and clinician in Southeast Louisiana. He was a member of Music Educators National Convention, Louisiana Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Kappa Delta Pi. He was also a past president of the Jefferson Parish Band Directors Association. Lloyd road in Mardi Gras as King Pygmalion I during its inaugural parade in 2000. He will miss the "Old Mens Club" at Lakeside Shopping Center where they have for many years solved most of the worlds problems. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.