Mr. Robert Edwin Loyd, age 91, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Four Oaks Healthcare Center.
Mr. Loyd was born in Washington County and son of the late Roy (Bohunk) & Sylva Loyd. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Norton Loyd, brother, Sherrill Joe Loyd, sister-in-law, Ruth Loyd and a grandson, Jeremiah McCloud.
He was a member of New Victory United Methodist Church.
Mr. Loyd was a WWII United States Army Veteran.
He was a farmer, logger and cattleman.
Survivors include a sister, Madelyn Peavler, Auburndale, Florida; several nephews and nieces, who have fond memories of Uncle Bob and a host of cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:30 PM Friday, January 23, 2015 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Rev. Garland James officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 pm Friday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Victory Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Old Rook Buddies from Pioneer Market and Logging Buddies and Zek Loyd.
The family would like to send special thanks to the Four Oaks Healthcare Center and Caris Hospice for their loving care of Uncle Bob and support for our family.