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Christopher Loyd Obituary
He leaves behind four children, Ryder and Jade, and Calie and Rowdy Loyd; Calie and Rowdy's mother, Nina, his best friend. They will always have his love. He is also survived by his mother, Lindy Loyd of Carbondale; and his father; John Loyd of Murphysboro. They will forever carry his heart in theirs. His sisters, Brigette and Kelsy, will hold dear the brother they loved. Other survivors include several aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends.
A memorial service of remembrance will be at 6 p.m. Friday, May 27, in Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Christopher's family and friends are invited to share memories. A time of fellowship will precede the service of remembrance from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are encouraged and may be made to a fund established for Christopher's children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Loyd
Laura Hooks
May 27, 2011
Johnny and family, my heart and prayers are with you always.I am so very sorry for your loss. Laura Hooks
May 27, 2011
Johnny and Lindy Our prayers and blessings go out to you all. God Bless.
We are here if you need us.
Love Big Tom, Linda and family
Nikki Dobbs-Coomer
May 27, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you
R.I.P. CHRIS
May 27, 2011
My sympathys to Brigette, Kelsey and the entire family. My thoughts are with you all.
Love ya kids
Marsha Holt
Robbie Stokes
May 27, 2011
...so sorry to hear of this...let us know if there's anything we can do.
Alyssa Winfree
May 27, 2011
I have now taken the advice you gave me back in March, Chris. I love & miss you.<3 Alyssa Winfree
Alyssa Winfree
May 27, 2011
Chris, I love & miss you. May you rest in peace <3 Alyssa Winfree
Robbie/BJ Stokes/Exum
May 27, 2011
Our deepest condolences to Lindy and the entire family. So young...
Crystal Gunn-Pickerill
May 27, 2011
Lindy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy goes out you! It was many years ago, but I will never forget the time that I got to spend with Chris.
Jon Smolak
May 26, 2011
John, with much sympathy...Jon Smolak and Stephanie Walker Smolak
Donnie and Pattie Taylor
May 26, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Melinda (Peters) Purcell
May 26, 2011
John & Lindy - My most heartfelt sincere condolences. . . .you are in our thoughts and prayers. . . remembering the boys younger days. . . .on FB if you want to make contact. . . .Melinda (Peters) Purcell
Leslie McComb
May 26, 2011
John & family,
My heart and prayers are with you all at your time of loss. May God be with you.
Belinda Exum
May 26, 2011
Johnny and Lindy, so sorry for your loss.
josh barclay
May 26, 2011
We all truly will always love and remember you for the great person you were to all of us. I pray that you get the peace you deserve brother. S.I.H.C.
josh barclay
May 26, 2011
chris i want to know you were only one of few that i truly considered a brother and i love you man forever till we meet again. to your family my prayers are with them and if there is anything i can ever do to help them i will always be there an you all will allways be in my prayers. if they ever need anything my number is on my face book page. love you all truly and deeply, i am truly sorry for your loss
Mark Woodsides
May 25, 2011
John and Lindy I'm very sorry for your loss you guys are in my prayers Woody
Robin (Rader) Pritchett
May 25, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
May 25, 2011
always gonna miss ya bro RIP BROTHA ben riegger (elkville IL)
Jane Baysinger McGarry
May 25, 2011
Lindy I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We were in prenatal classes together, and now this sad news. Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Denise Tatum-Chewning
May 25, 2011
Gone.....but will always be remembered in our hearts.
Aubrey Harris
May 25, 2011
Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers.
peggy bean/elardi
May 25, 2011
chris, you,gary and dave were always at my house even when the girls were gone you were always at the house,now you'll be in our hearts.never forgotten
Amber Penny-McNeill
May 25, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lacelia Junge
May 25, 2011
Will miss your smiling eyes. Hope you're with Clay now. R.I.P.
ERIN JOHNSON
May 25, 2011
R.I.P. CHRISTOPHER LOYD
ERIN JOHNSON
May 25, 2011
R.I.P. CHRIS LOVE YOU MAN!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! :'(
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