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James Loyd Obituary
Mr. Loyd was born December 30, 1935, at his home in the Sand Hill community of Upshur County, to Oscar and Pauline Gunter Loyd. He attended East Mountain School, was owner of Loyd Grave Service, a lifetime resident of Upshur County and was a Baptist. He married the love of his life, Annette Johnson Loyd, on July 23, 1976.
Mr. Loyd is survived by wife, Annette Loyd of Sand Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Miranda Loyd Jr. of Sand Hill, Jerry and Samantha Davis of Sand Hill and J. Rodney and Staci Davis of Sand Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and John Hagler of Sand Hill; brother, Melvin Loyd of Gilmer; sister, Ouida Loyd Davis of East Mountain; and grandchildren, Zaydi Jaymes Loyd, Jessica Anne Hagler, Jerilyn Elizabeth Davis, Katie Leigh Davis, Brooke Lauren Davis, Andrew Cameron Conway, Aiden James Davis and Avery Jackson Davis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Russ Carter, Scott Davis, Zeke Davis, Ken Loyd, Don Loyd and Jerry Putnam.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, January 21, 2013, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Sand Hill Cemetery Association, Jerry Putnam, 1279 Gardenia Road, Gilmer, TX 75645.
Please leave online condolences at www.grubbsloydfh.com
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Rod & Vicki Henson
January 27, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of James' passing. He was such a good man and he will be greatly missed . Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny Sammons
January 25, 2013
I loved to hear James laugh. He always left you feeling better than he found you. I'll miss him.
Sherry Childress Charter
January 23, 2013
James will be missed by many...as long as I can remember he and the Loyd family has been a big part of my family! Love and prayers to all his loved ones.
Chuck Davis
January 22, 2013
What a wonderful man. Our area has lost a good citizen. I will miss his kind words, good deeds and smile. God bless.
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Marysue Childress Cole
January 22, 2013
A man that we be greatly missed by all who knew him love and prayers to all the Loyd family.
Larry wheeler
January 22, 2013
A great East Mountain Tiger fan. Always had an encouraging word. I think the meaning of the word Loyd is friendly.
Nathan and Cassey Shaw
January 21, 2013
Our hearts are so sad for your family. Looking at his pictures brings tears to our eyes. We are so thankful we got to spend a little time with him when we were home last month. He was so important to pretty much everyone, and like everyone, James holds a special place in both of our hearts. James has known Nate since before birth and since I met him at 16, he has always been one of my favorite people. I am so sad for your family.... and will miss seeing his sweet smile and hearing his crazy stories when we come into town. We love you all... xoxo
DENNIS GIPSON
January 21, 2013
TO THE JAMES LOYD FAMILY....JAMES WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY TO ME. I RESPECT HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE LORD...DENNIS LEE GIPSON,BRUMLEY TX.
Judy Starr Blankenship
January 21, 2013
Annette,
I have been praying for you today.
God bless,
Judy Starr Blankenship [formerly from East Mountain, Texas]
Lana Downs-Awbrey
January 21, 2013
My Dad, Ray Downs had many fond memories of their childhood together. Now they will be re-united in Heaven. Godspeed, Your work on earth is done. May peace fill your family with God's love. In Christ.
Kendra Wexler
January 21, 2013
What a great man he was. Always so kind, friendly and so happy as he would say "aw honey, if I was any better I"d be twins" I miss seeing him in the store.
He had a way of making you feel so good & he was such a special man.
LaRue Shaw Adams
January 21, 2013
A mam with a smile that would light up a room and your soul .Will be missed by all that knew him .
Glenn Dunaway
January 21, 2013
It saddens me greatly to know that James is not going to be around with his wit. But, it gladdens me to know that he has gone to heaven. All sickness is gone.
It was such a joy to have been his pastor. May God bless Annette and all the family.
Elly Bayne and children Trystan & Trinity Bayne
January 21, 2013
You will be so missed.
Peace be with you.
January 21, 2013
James was a wonderful man....he had way of making eveyone feel like a special part of his life...His WalMart ladies will sure miss him....RIP you will be missed...Glenda Mays
Jerry Grunden
January 21, 2013
James was a good man and I am honored to have known him. Prayers to the family.
Ron and Etta Withers
January 21, 2013
Mr. Loyd was such a nice guy with a great personality. He will be missed very much by all who knew him. I never heard him complain of his pain and always had something positive and uplifting to say everytime I talked with him. Thanks, Mr. Loyd for your excellent grave service you always provided Rosedale Cemetery in Gladewater; but there'll be no use for your service in Heaven...because there'll be no dying there!
angela downs bayne (cousin) and family
January 21, 2013
We will miss him, such a wonderful man, always smiling and talking even though he had medical problems. Gilmer will not be the same around town.
God please be with his family
Anthony Jones
January 21, 2013
I grew up listenin to stories from dad about them runnin the woods and creeks. Dad loved to tell about shootin each other fishin lines with their 22's.
James will be missed and dad has been talkin about him all mornin.
Angie Shaw-Tippen
January 21, 2013
James Winn will be sorely missed by all. He was a fine man and a dear friend. God Bless his special family.
Patsy Coulter
January 21, 2013
God took another good man home,,So very sorry..But, he is not in pain anymore...Trust in God..He will be missed so very much...
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