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Tracy Loyd Obituary

Tracy Michael Loyd, age 41, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Topeka. Tracy was born April 21, 1970 in Hays, KS the son of Darrell Loyd and Jean Imm Loyd. Tracy graduated from Seaman High School with the class of 1988. He then attended KSU and later Washburn Tech. He worked for over 20 years at Adams Business Solutions and later with the City of Topeka in the water treatment department. He served in the United States National Guard. Tracy enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Joanne Imm of Phillipsburg, his parents, Darrell and Jean Loyd of Topeka; his companion, Jackie Adams of Topeka; two brothers, Jeremy Loyd and his fianc Jessica Mandeville of Woburn, Mass and Nicholas Loyd of Oceanside, CA; a sister, Gentra Loyd and her companion, Mark Sober of Topeka and a nephew, Austin Loyd also of Topeka. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. He will lie in state Monday from noon 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home with visitation from 6:00 8:00 p.m. also at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 18, 2012.

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The love of my life!

Jackie Adams

February 29, 2012

We loved with a love that was more than love.
Edgar Allan Poe

I will always love you Tracy! You were the light of my life. I will never forget you and I hope to meet up with you again someday! XOXO

Lance Green

February 11, 2012

Jeremy and family- Just learning of Tracy's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God's peace to be with you.

julie kester

February 3, 2012

im so sorry for your loss. heartbreaking

January 30, 2012

Uncle Dee, I was so sorry to hear about Tracy's passing, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Rick Anglin, Joel and Seth. Dallas TX

John Stubbs

January 30, 2012

Darrell, I am so sad that I missed the death of your son and his funeral. I wish you peace in this time of mourning.

Stan and Francine Smith

January 29, 2012

Francine and I were truly saddened when learning of the loss of Tracy. We offer our condolences, and pray that peace and comfort quickly find their way into your lives.

January 24, 2012

You will be missed my friend!

January 24, 2012

Our condolences on the passing of your son,

Gary and Sheila Knoll

Roslynn Crouch

January 22, 2012

Wishing you time for calm reflection and especially time to heal. Hoping that with every morning's dawning, your sadness begins to ease, and memories bring peace and comfort to your heart. Most of all I wish you peace at this sad time.

January 21, 2012

I wish that I would have known Tracy better. He was a good person who shared similar interests. I will miss him.

dan florence
wpc

Bill & Kelli Acker/Myers

January 20, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Tracy. It's always hard to lose someone so young and unique. God bless your family at this time.

January 20, 2012

Tracy was a co-worker and new friend of mine,he was a hard worker and was an asset to the job, I will miss him.

BJ. Snow
Water Pollution Control

January 18, 2012

To Tracy's family,
The Seaman Alumni Association send our sympathy to each of you. We are so sorry for your loss. May the love and kindness of family and friends help comfort you at this time.

Norma Johnson Priddy
SHSAA President

Brenda Gomez

January 18, 2012

Our condolesences to Darrell, Jean and family and to Jackie and many of Tracy's friends.

Childhood memories remembered.
Tracy will be missed by our family, my husband Chris, son Shannon, daughter Candi. Tracy and Shannon were best friends since the 4th grade. They spent many days and nights at each others homes. We enjoyed him being at our home. He was always welcomed. The boys were always doing something together and down right ornery at times. He was always well mannered, had a "shy" smile, and his laughter and sense of humor will be cherished and in our memories forever. We have been blessed by Tracy being in our lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dee Rogers

January 18, 2012

I was deeply saddened when I heard of Tracy's passing. When you work with someone for so many years they become part of your daily life. Tracy was hardworking, honest, and could always make me laugh. My prayers go out to the family in this dificult time. RIP my friend.

Julie Mullin

January 18, 2012

To Jackie and the Loyd family. I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy was a friend and will be missed by many.
Julie (Cardwell) Mullin
Seaman HS Class of '87

Steve Venis

January 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tracy's family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Tracy for 20 years and enjoyed his sense of humor and friendship.

Shannon Fisher

January 18, 2012

We love and miss you brother. We truly lost one of a kind.

Donna RiceFernkopf

January 18, 2012

Tracy will be truly missed by all. I remember when he first started at Adams business forms just fresh out of Seaman high. When you work with someone for 20 years it almost like family, he will be truly missed.

Bernadette Carpenter Johnson

January 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy was truly a unique person and I'm glad I was blessed to have him as a friend...

Michelle Hunter

January 18, 2012

My prayers go out to Tracys' family and Jackie. I worked with him for 20 years and also went to Seaman with him. He was a fun and caring man. He will be truely missed.

Cathy Stirton

January 18, 2012

Gentra & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope that the good memories you have will give you comfort while you grieve your loss. Please know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

Doug Peavler

January 18, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Tracy's passing. We worked together at Adams for 20 years, I really enjoyed working with Tracy, he was a fun and good person.

Nancy Lohse

January 18, 2012

May we all find peace and understanding while supporting one another through this difficult time. Jackie & the Loyd family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy (Conaway) Lohse
Seaman HS Class of '88

Lorrie Haid-Streeter

January 18, 2012

My heart goes out to Tracy's family and Jackie. Cherish the memories of Tracy and let them bring you peace. Let God give you comfort and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

~Lorrie Haid-Streeter, SHS Class of '88

Denise Koch

January 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tracy's family and friends. You are gone, but will never be forgotten Tracy.

~ Denise (Gooden) Koch, Seaman HS Class of 1988.

Suzette Simpson

January 18, 2012

My dear friend Tracy, I miss you. I love you.

To my dear friend Jackie and Tracy's family - may you find peace and comfort through precious memories and the love that surrounds you.

My favorite "Tracy" photo

Suzette Simpson

January 18, 2012

Sarah Hefner-Palubinski

January 18, 2012

Gentra & Family: I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives each of you peace and calm during this difficult time. May your love for him and wonderful memories bring you comfort.

Jenni Hoover

January 18, 2012

To Jackie and Tracy's family, Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jenni Hoover
Class of 1988

Michael Blocker

January 18, 2012

Tracy, you are gone way too soon and will be missed by many. Thanks for the memories my friend!

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Loyd family and Jackie.

Kathy & Mike Green

January 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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