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- 1936-01-15
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
US Congressman Wesley Lloyd's funeral at the First Baptist Church. Casket draped with flag, stage covered with flowers. The Church is adorned with 150-200 separate floral displays. Representative Lloyd died of a heart attack in his apartment in Washington, D.C. The Tacoma attorney was serving his second consecutive term as the Democratic representative for the new 6th Congressional District. The district was composed of Tacoma, Pierce County and most of King County, outside of Seattle. The criminal lawyer was the partner of Leo McGavick. He and his family resided at 3919 No. 34th. (T. Times 1/16/1936, pg. 5)
First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Lloyd, Wesley--Death & burial; Funeral rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lying in state--Tacoma--1930-1940;