John Reese Jack Lloyd, III

Mr. John Reese Lloyd, III, known to his friends and family as Jack, 63, of Red Springs, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center with his wife of 35 years, Erin, by his side. Jack was born September 15, 1952 in Biloxi, MS, to the late John Reese Lloyd II and Nettie Jean Hovious Lloyd. He served in the United States Marine Corp in the early 70s and was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. He is survived by his wife, Erin Cassidy Lloyd of Red Springs, NC; two daughters, Jessica A. Lloyd (Jim) of Marble, NC and Maxine S. Lloyd of Red Springs, two sons, Simon W. Lloyd (Suzie) of Orlando, FL, and Dennis J. Lloyd (Julie) of Asheville, NC; three sisters, Julia Hournbuckle, Jennifer Morris and Jean Conant all of Orlando, FL; four grandchildren, Jack Bradley, Maggie Bradley, Mollie Bradley and Cassidy Young. After retiring last year from a career in construction and proudly working as an overseas contractor supporting the US military, Jack spent his days playing cards and shooting darts with his kids, entertaining his grandchildren, remodeling his home, crafting rock jewelry, reading, sitting on the front porch with his 11 year old Maltese, T-bone, and ensuring each day he told his wife how much he loved her and how lucky he was to have her. A memorial service will be held, with full military honors, 11am Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Red Springs Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. David Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends after the service, at the church fellowship hall. Crumpler Funeral Home of Red Springs is serving the family.