George "Russ" R. Loyd Jr., age 71, loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa and soon to be great grandpa went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was surrounded by his family. Russ is preceded in death by his father, George R. Loyd Sr. Russ worked as a machinist/machine repair man for over 45 years. He loved going to church and serving the Lord. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing and spending time with his family. He was always teaching us something new. Russ recently added a new best friend, his goldendoodle, Harley (his pride and joy). Russ is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary (Dillon) Loyd; mother, Esther Loyd; daughter, Aimee Stephens; grandchildren, Corey (Rachel) Burge, Connor (Taylor) Burge, Colton Stephens; great-grandchild coming in November; sisters, Linda (Ron) Miller, Beverly (Joe) Locke; brothers, David (Karen) Loyd; brothers in law, Kent (Debie) Dillon, Michael (Pat) Dillon. Russ was loved by many nieces and nephews and he will be forever missed by all. To have known Russ was to love him and to have loved him will be to miss him. A visitation for Russ will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Redemption Christian Tabernacle, 11780 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. A funeral service will take place Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Redemption Christian Tabernacle with Pastor Todd Hoskins officiating. Russ will be laid to rest in Mt. Zion Park Cemetery, 27 S. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45440.
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