Lloyd George McGhie

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Lloyd George McGhie, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, beloved friend, and Kiwanian passed away. Lloyd was born in Alexandria, St. Ann, Jamaica on April 11, 1960, to Dorothy Tucker (nee Simpson) and Vincent McGhie.

Lloyd attended Holmwood Technical High School and stayed connected to his school through the Florida Chapter of the Holmwood Past Students Association. He served in various capacities and his last position was President of the chapter for several years. He worked with Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Center, in the cool hills of Bamboo, in the Parish of St. Ann. Lloyd was a part of a team of correctional officers, responsible for juvenile welfare. Following this, he worked for Life of Jamaica in Kingston. In 1981, he migrated to the United States, where he lived in the Bronx, New York. He attended The City College of New York and received his Bachelor of Arts. He managed a record store in the Bronx for many years and while doing this, he was also a popular disc jockey on the side. Lloyd also worked for United Parcel Service (UPS).

He relocated to South Florida in 1987 and worked in management with Custom Air. He then became an entrepreneur forming his own company, Baltac Aviation, for 26 years and Marcia’s Café with his wife Marcia for 10 years. Marcia’s Café was a successful restaurant with numerous patrons from all over the world. In South Florida, Lloyd was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes. He served in numerous capacities, culminating with the highest position of President and became a Distinguished President at the end of his term. He was also instrumental with the formation of the Kiwanis Club of Kendall/South Dade and he and the team received a New Club Building Award from Kiwanis International. Lloyd was a member of the Tri-County Domino Group that meets every last Saturday of the month. He looked forward to this fellowship with the guys even during his illness and enjoyed giving them a six-love from time to time.

Lloyd had a strong faith. He loved the Lord and was a member of Christway Baptist Church until his passing. Even when he fell ill, he would still attend service online every Sunday regardless of where he was at the time, home, hospital, or rehabilitation center. In the various facilities, Lloyd was supported by family and friends, and he was a light wherever he went. He would lift the spirits of others even when he was struggling himself. This speaks of the amazing character that he had.

Lloyd and Marcia were married for 22 years and enjoyed many activities together including dancing, fishing in the Florida Keys. Whatever they caught, they would grill on the spot and enjoy with music. Lloyd thoroughly enjoyed Marcia’s cooking. He loved to dance and sing and was always the life of the party. Marcia was his devoted partner in life and love and did her utmost best for him until the very end.

Lloyd loved his family dearly and treasured every moment that he could spend with them. In addition to his wife, Marcia, they were his heartbeats. He was always proud of their achievements and would brag about them. He had very strong family ties and maintained these strong ties, not only in the U.S., but also in Jamaica.

Lloyd is survived by his wife Marcia, his four children Andrew, Chris, Tracy, and Brandon; step-children Jayson and Danielle; daughters-in-law Christina and Carol; step son-in-law Richard; grandchildren Christian-John, Kirsten-Paige, Kameron-Avery, Zamar, Liam, Adonis, Justice, Eveleigh, and McKinleigh; Stepmother Shirley McGhie (Jean); sisters Michelle McGhie, Marlyn McGhie-Duncan, Sophia McGhie, Maxine Trout, and Esther DaCosta, brothers Paul Hylton, Andrew Tucker, and Denton McCalla (predeceased), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; aunts Zena Spence and Barbara Campbell and uncle Rupert Duncan, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandniece, and many friends.

He fought the good fight, he finished his race, and he kept the faith. May his soul Rest in Peace!