Roger Dale Lloyd

He was born on June 15, 1964, and was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. His life was defined by his love for his family, his passion for fishing, his friendships, and above all, his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Roger was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1982, and later he attended the University of South Alabama. He dedicated 25 years of service to Columbus Water Works, where he held various positions throughout that time, including serving as a CSO Supervisor. His final position within the company was working in the Managed Maintenance Department as a Mechanical Technician II. His years of dedication and hard work reflected the commitment he carried into every part of his life.

For 26 years, Roger shared his life with his beloved wife, Sharon, whom he married in Lee County, Alabama. Together, they built a life filled with love, memories, and family. Roger took great pride in those he loved, and one of his greatest joys was being there to support his family. When his son Jacob was old enough to play baseball, Roger was always there at the little league fields cheering him on and occasionally “boo-ing” the umpires.

If there was one thing he loved as much as his family, it was fishing. He loved fishing so much that he eventually gave up going hunting just so he could have more time to go fishing. Whether after a long day of work or on the weekends, if he had free time, chances were you would find him with a fishing rod in hand. He loved his boat and truck and considered them his prized possessions, taking great care of both. His passion for fishing extended far beyond just being a hobby. Alongside his close friend Eddie Glass, Roger helped establish the local N.N.B.C. Fishing Club, which sponsored fishing tournaments at lakes throughout Georgia and Alabama. He participated in many Fishers of Men Tournaments and held a lifelong dream of becoming a professional fisherman and competing on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail. Fishing brought him many friendships and countless memories that he truly cherished.

He was also an avid University of Alabama fan, and he never passed up an opportunity for some gameday banter on social media, especially if his friends and family were cheering for Auburn and Georgia. He was a longtime Nascar fan, attending several races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. He especially enjoyed watching Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. From a young age, Roger was also a fan of professional wrestling, following the lives and careers of many old school WWE wrestlers.

In 2020, Roger was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, which brought many challenges as the years progressed. Despite those challenges, his faith remained constant. Through every season of his disease, he maintained his faith and trust in Jesus Christ, finding strength in the Lord even on the hardest days. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, where he had been part of the church family since 2019. He was baptized there on May 19, 2019, marking a meaningful milestone in his walk with the Lord.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dianne Saturday; his stepfather, Harvey Saturday; his father, Gene Lloyd; his paternal grandparents, Cleveland and Marie Lloyd; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Jewell Thrower; his sister, Sonya Lloyd; his cousins, Rhonda Cook and Jamie Lozada; his uncles, Jerome Cawley and Andy Tillery; and his aunts, Carolyn Lozada and Louise Boyette.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Sharon Lloyd; his sons, Jacob Lloyd and Zach Lloyd (Zachia); his daughter, Kristin Frith (Stuart), his sister, Tammy Neldon (Tony); his 5 grandchildren; his stepmother, Judy Lloyd; his aunts and uncles, Steve and Kathy Coggins, Sandra Tillery, Pat Cawley, and Bobbie Grantham; his close friends, Eddie Glass and Narvie Nowling who’s generous and loving help meant more than words can express; as well as many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fisher Chapel, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, on November 11, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm, followed by A Celebration of Roger's Life at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fisher Chapel, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, on November 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm.