Robert Vernon Loyd

Robert V. Loyd, 77, of Eads, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born June 24, 1949 in Aiken South Carolina where he also spent his childhood.

Robert graduated from Aiken High School in 1967. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973. Following his military service, he earned both a bachelor's and master’s degree in marketing from the University of South Carolina.

Robert's professional career brought him to Memphis, TN in 1978, where he joined Schering-Plough as the Director of Marketing for Coppertone. He later continued his successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately retiring from Novartis Pharmaceuticals at the age of 62.

Robert had a passion for hunting, NASCAR, and was an avid collector of Jack Daniel's memorabilia for more than 35 years. He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, generous spirit, and the love he shared with family and friends.

Above all, Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all those who know him.

"The measure of a life is not in the years we live, but in the lives we touch and the memories we leave behind."

Robert is preceded in death by his parents: Luther Bell and Ruby Jordan Loyd, and a nephew: Chad Franklin.

He is survived by his wife: Emma Jean Willis Loyd, daughter: Jennifer P. Davidson (Todd), son: David A. Loyd ( Allison), grandsons: Ryan Wells, Grayson Loyd, granddaughters: Reilly Loyd, Kailee, Renee, and Natalie Davidson, sister: Debbie Franklin (Tony),and a niece: Cori Franklin.

Visitation will be held at Collierville Funeral Home, 3863 BAILEY STATION RD, Collierville, TN 38017, US, on November 4, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Towers 2 Tunnels, or wounded warrior project.