Loyd Arlin Eubanks, 85, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Loyd was born on November 11, 1935, in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, the son of Vernell Lambert and Bernice Esther (Ezell) Eubanks.
He attended Jones Jr. College in 1953 and received his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama in 1962. Loyd enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on February 16,1953 in Laurel, Mississippi. While enlisted he served as a Captain and pilot on F86 planes and helicopters.
On March 8, 1958, Loyd married Gloriana Sue Reeves at Modesto, California. They were happily married for sixty-three years. Loyd resided in several different states during his lifetime including Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and California. Loyd retired from Northrup Grumman after working for them for thirty years. He enjoyed camping, beekeeping, square dancing raising bunnies and spending time with his grandkids.
Survivors include: his wife, Gloriana, of the home; his sons, Ken Eubanks of Eufaula, OK and Cliff Eubanks of Keller, TX; a brother Glen Eubanks and wife Marie of Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren, Kristin Eubanks, Allie Betterton and Mason Eubanks and three great grandchildren, Olivia, Eleanor and Abigail. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A chapel service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2021 at the Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Bluebonnet Hall. Burial will follow at the Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville, Texas.
If you would wish to send flowers in honor of Mr. Eubanks please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 of http://www.liliumflorals.com.
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