He is preceded in death by his parents, Cordie Lester Lee Loyd and Marie Hazel McCroy Loyd; his brothers, Allen Loyd and Steve Loyd; his nephew, Matthew Loyd; his niece, Amy Loyd; his grandparents, Gilbert and Carrie Loyd and Walter and Savannah McCroy; his sister-in-law, Sue Loyd; and his brother-in-law, Art Blaylock.
He is survived by his sisters, Kay Yarbrough (Sidney), Carolyn Blaylock, and Judy York (Ross); his sister-in-law, Katie Loyd; his brothers, Lester Loyd (Mary), Carl Loyd (Libby), and Dennis Loyd (Janna); his nephews, Jimmy Loyd (Karen), Chris Yarbrough, John Yarbrough, Justin Loyd (Katelyn), Andrew York (Hannah), Austin York (Erica), Eric Blaylock and Nicholas Loyd; his nieces, Melinda Silverthorn (Daniel), Tina Weldon, Amanda Sparkman (Josh); and many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews, including Carlee Loyd, Luke Loyd, Lynnzee Loyd, Jace Blaylock, Kamdyn Yarbrough, Merritt Loyd, Ansley York, Laney Sparkman, Lillee Ann Sparkman, Lucy Sparkman, Jack York, Judd York, Zack Loyd, Summer Elkins (Donald), Jordan Chrystie and Kayrie Weldon.
Great Great Nephew and Niece Nik Evans, and Kynlee Elkins.
He found joy in the simple things in life. He loved listening to WDRM country music, especially songs by George Strait. He enjoyed collecting and wearing watches and hats, and he was fascinated by trains, airplanes, combines, bulldozers, cement trucks, garbage trucks, and watching the mailman make his daily rounds. Receiving mail always brought a smile to his face, and he eagerly looked forward to his JC Penney catalog arriving in the mailbox.
Christmas was his favorite time of year. He loved Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the excitement and wonder of the holiday season. Birthdays were also very special to him and were celebrated in a big way every year.
He never turned down a good meal and especially enjoyed Captain D's fish, KFC chicken, milkshakes, McDonald's, and Jack's. He also had a special affection for stuffed animals, particularly Easter bunnies like his beloved "Hop Hop."
He will be remembered for the happiness he found in everyday moments, the love he shared with his family, and the joy he brought to all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave North West, Cullman, AL 35055, US, on June 22, 2026, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, followed by the Celebration of Life Funeral Service at Moss Service Funeral Home on June 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
A Graveside Committal Service will take place at Memorial Gardens, Cullman, AL 35055, US, on June 22, 2026.
To leave condolences for the Loyd family, please visit mossservicefh.com. Moss Service Funeral Home is directing.
