James Leroy “Jim” Lloyd was born the son of Jay Lloyd and Florence (Matthews) Lloyd on August 18, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, and departed this life March 7, 2016, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
He was united in marriage June 15, 1963, at Waterford, Michigan, to Sharon L. Coffel.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lloyd of the home near Thayer, Missouri; one daughter, LaVonna Harris of Flint, Michigan; four grandchildren, Susan K. Lloyd and companion, Jason of Lennon, Michigan, James M. Lloyd and wife, Haley of Michigan, Richard L. Harris and wife, Tiffany of Swartz Creek, Michigan, and Terra L. Harris of Flint, Michigan; ten great grandchildren, Kiley, Ethan, Maddie, Evan, Owen, Isaiah, Makala, Jasmine, Ariana and Dakota; two brothers, Thomas Lloyd of South Carolina, and Frank Spencer of Michigan; one sister, Norma Graves of Illinois; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Florence Lloyd.
Jim was a proud veteran, serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He was employed as a Parts Interpreter by General Motors, working in several of their Michigan plants until retiring after twenty-eight years of service.
He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Thayer, Missouri. He enjoyed playing golf and walking with his dogs, Mandy and Max.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
March 7, 2016 @ 2:49 pm
So sorry for your loss Sharon you are in my prayers.
March 7, 2016 @ 8:00 pm
My heart and prayers to Sharon and the Lloyd family….i am so sorry for your loss……love lynn
March 8, 2016 @ 9:17 am
I am so very sorry for your loss Sharon. Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. I am sending Prayers for you and your family.
March 9, 2016 @ 2:08 pm
Sharon,
Both you & Jim are special folks. Charli & Jacob’s reactions to my calls to them about Jim’s passing is proof positive of how Jim & you have affected our children’s lives. Things mentioned were times on the golf course of course; in general fond memories and special moments of their adolescent years around you both. Jim will be missed. Love, Donna & Butch
March 9, 2016 @ 2:25 pm
You Wouldnt Hurt if YOU Didnt Love Sorry! Fare Winds and Prevailing Seas MARINE!
March 10, 2016 @ 8:49 pm
I will miss you for the rest of my life Grandpa. This wasn’t to have happened. I don’t want to live without you. You were still so young, and before the last 7 months, so full of life. You didn’t deserve to have this struggle. I wish a day of it never happened. I am working on my anger from it. I was so looking forward to seeing you in April. I’m so sorry I didn’t get here faster. I hope you will forgive me. I will cherish every moment I had with you. You had an impact on my life that you will never know. Helped me make my decisions without even asking your thoughts. I just knew. You were and will forever be the most amazing man to ever be in my life. Thank you for being who you were to me and to everyone around you. I will miss your voice, your laugh, your jokes, your stories, your love for your day to day; with golfing, walking and playing with your dog, you favorite TV shows, sports (even if I never could follow). Simply, I enjoyed our talks and our time. I will miss them terribly. Thank you for our last visit together with us and the kids. You gave us all memories we will cherish forever. Ethan loved that he was able to golf with you, he talks about it always. Letting them drive the golf cart and taking them on a ride they wont soon forget. I’m so glad grandma chose you and you her. You were a blessing to our whole family. Grandma loved you so much. She and you took care of each other like nothing I have ever seen. She’s going to miss you and need you to keep taking care of her. We will all do our part here. I love you from earth to heaven and back again. If you want to come visit me, you can every day. I will listen for you