Lloyd Paul Stilley entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus Christ on March 8, 2025, at age 95. Born on January 18, 1930, in Pineville, Louisiana, he was raised by his parents, George and Mabel Stilley.
He was drafted into the military, where his photographic skills and aptitudes opened the door for a life of espionage in early 1950’s Germany. After four years and an honorable discharge, he moved to Shreveport and began a 39-year career with The Shreveport Times as a world-class photographer, editor, leader, and mentor, for which he won numerous awards.
A few years after he started with The Times, he noticed a cute redhead named Mallie during a lunch break and picked her up for a date in “Matthew,” his blue Ford station wagon. Six months later, they were married and started a magnificent 65-year love story that has impacted generations in their growing family. They devoted themselves to Jesus and one another, raising three sons and building a wonderful life.
Those who spent five minutes with Lloyd knew him as a wonderful conversationalist—engaging, thoughtful, wise, and always funny. He could build whatever he needed and fix it when it broke. He was a disciplined, creative, fearless man of God, who loved camping and took his wife and sons on many an adventure.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mabel Stilley, his sisters Mildred, Jane, and Imogene, and his daughter, Rebecca Tallon.
He is survived by Mallie, his wife of 65 years, his sons, Lloyd, Jr. (Leeanne), Jay (Sherry), and Greg (Melisa), ten grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
Upon his retirement from The Shreveport Times, Lloyd made this statement: “My life has been centered on three things--Jesus, my family, and my work. I feel it’s been a satisfying, very happy life. And I think it’s going to get even better.” He was right.
The Celebration Service for Lloyd Stilley will be held on Friday, March 14, at the Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, located at 8801 Mansfield Rd. in Shreveport. Visitation will be open to friends at 10 a.m., with the celebration service following at 11 a.m.
