MIZE, Benton Lloyd Jr., 81, of Ruther Glen, passed away on March 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Maria R. Mize; sons, Lloyd B. Mize III (Rachel), James L. Luntsford and Dudley L. Luntsford; daughters, Linda M. Pittman (Kenneth), Catherine L. Edwards and Christina V. Kothe; a sister, Nancy M. Burnham (Ron); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Lloyd was the owner of Mize Hardware in Ruther Glen, Va. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Lloyd was a 1949 graduate of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, a four year cadet and held the rank of Captain. Lloyd was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army and served his country in Korea. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Lloyd had a great sense of humor and a giving heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 25187 Signboard Rd., Ruther Glen, Va. 22546. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church reception hall following the services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Megellan Pkwy., #4, Richmond, Va. 23227, your local food bank, or the charity of your choice.