DECUIR, LLOYD JOSEPH "L.J." in his 57th year, after a gallant 3 year battle with cancer, beloved husband of 30 years to his wife, Mari. He is also survived by a sister Jackie Owens of Gordonsville, TN, 2 nephews Robert and Buddy, a niece Kim Morgan of Jacksonville, FL, 4 great nephews and one great niece. LJ is an MFA graduate of Tulane University and a Vietnam era veteran honorably discharged from the Army in 1970 with the rank of S/Sgt. He was the master electrician at the New Orleans Theatre of the Performing Arts from 1972 to 1977. He was a member of IATSE Local 39. In 1977 he came to the University of Tennessee to teach lighting design for the Department of Theatre. He retired in 2002 as an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, having authored two books for theatre designers: Computer Assisted Design for the Theatre: AutoCAD, and Computer Assisted Design for the Theatre: Painter, Poser and 3DstudioMax. During his tenure he designed lighting for 80 productions at UT and in the Knoxville area including seven productions for the KOC. He was a member of USITT and SETC. He designed websites for HABIT and HERO, and designed and maintained websites for the Oak Ridge Kennel Club and the Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club. He was an avid fly fisherman and fly tyer, and an officer of Trout Unlimited, Smoky Mountains Chapter. He loved to fish the Clinch and was resourceful in developing several flies effective in local streams. He was also the author of the book Southeastern Flies, the first book devoted exclusively to flies used in the South. LJ's love of fishing was surpassed only by his love of Bulldogs. He showed 3 Bulldogs to their AKC Championships. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Kennel Club for 20 years serving variously as Secretary, President and Show Chairman. He was also a member of the Music City Bulldog Club and the Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club where he served as a member of the Board, Show Chairman and chairman of the rescue committee. The family would like to thank Dr. Bruce Avery MD and his wonderful staff for the care they provided during his treatment, Dr. Jacqueline Crawford MD for her compassion and The Wellness Community for the support they offered during his illness. Visitation: Stevens Mortuary, 6:30 to 9 pm, Monday March 3, 2003 Funeral service: JohnXXIII, 10 am Tuesday March 4,2003 Pallbearers: Dr. Robert Miller, Robert Moyer, Greg Lewis, John Horner, H.B. McCowan, Thomas Barton Graveside service: St. Michael's Cemetery, Louisville, KY Those wishing to send memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may contribute to: Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club Rescue, c/o Missy Nimetz, Rescue Chair, 250 Middle Creek Rd. Sevierville, TN 37862 The Wellness Community, 1844 Terrace Ave. Knoxville, 37916; St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, 37938