Daren Ted Lloyd, 62, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born in October of 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Janice “Jeri” Rae Vannasdale and Carl Edward Lloyd.
Throughout his life, Daren worked as a cowboy, restaurant entrepreneur, contractor, and a truck driver, taking pride in the hard work and dedication each role required. He also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve.
Daren spent his early years in Arizona, where he developed a love for rebuilding dirt bikes and dune buggies and riding them through the desert with his family. As a teenager, he moved with his family to Southeast Kansas, where he embraced the outdoors; coon hunting, camping, and training and riding horses.
While in high school, Daren met the love of his life, Diane. Their love story became the foundation of a life filled with laughter, adventure, and devotion. Together they enjoyed traveling in his beloved Pontiac Firebird, simply hopping in and hitting the open road. They married in 1985 and built a home centered on love, family, and being together always.
Daren’s greatest joy in life was his family. He deeply loved his four children and cherished every moment of watching them grow into the people they became. He took great pride in being an active part of their lives—whether coaching their teams, bowling alongside them, riding horses, or simply spending time together creating memories that would last a lifetime.
His heart grew even fuller with the arrival of his six grandchildren, who brought endless happiness and laughter into his life. Daren treasured every adventure shared with them, from hunting and fishing trips to camping, family vacations, pumpkin patch outings, and afternoons spent target shooting. He loved teaching them new things, sharing his love of the outdoors, and passing down lessons, traditions, and memories they will carry with them forever. His family was the center of his world, and the love he gave them will never be forgotten.
Survived by his wife, Diane, of the home; his four children, Danielle Minor and Jeremiah Dawson of Bronson, Kansas, Devan Lloyd and Abel Davis of Ft. Scott, Marissa Gonzales and fiancé Adam Ehler of Lenexa, Kansas and Dylan Lloyd and Charity Brower of Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Hunter and Lane Minor and Cash, Aria, Charlee and Aurora Davis. His two brothers, Doug Lloyd and Jason and Rhonda Lloyd; three sisters, Dawn Lloyd, Barbara and Dieter Maissch, and Carla and Jay Ewing. Daren is also survived by an uncle, Merle and Brenda Lloyd and his mother-in-law, Marjorie Schwalm. Daren was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Derek Lloyd, his father-in-law, Ross Schwalm and his brother-in-law, Wayne Schwalm.
The Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, June 7th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the chapel. Following the service the family will host a Celebration of Life at the River Room, 3 West Oak St. Ste B, Fort Scott, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KSS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.