Lewis Washington Lloyd, 93, of Folkston, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Waycross, GA. L. W. Lloyd was born December 18, 1926 in Folkston, to the late Allen Jackson Lloyd and Alberta Davis Lloyd. He proudly served his country during World War II, both as a builder of the Liberty Ships in Brunswick and then as a soldier in the US Army. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Folkston where he served on the Deacon Board. He retired from Gilman Paper Co. after 38 years of service.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gates Elmore and by his two sisters, Lillie Cain and Elizabeth Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Katherine Crews Lloyd; six children, a brother, Allen (Doris) Lloyd; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
L.W. Lloyd's life was a testament to his love and commitment to his faith, family, friends, and country. He was a kind, humble and generous man with a wry sense of humor and steadfast integrity. He loved the outdoors, family camping trips, gardening, and fishing. L.W. also loved carpentry and 'tinkering' in his workshop. In his later years he became an avid baker and often delivered homemade cakes or cookies to friends and community members.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, September 24 in Homeland Cemetery.
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Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gates Elmore and by his two sisters, Lillie Cain and Elizabeth Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Katherine Crews Lloyd; six children, a brother, Allen (Doris) Lloyd; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
L.W. Lloyd's life was a testament to his love and commitment to his faith, family, friends, and country. He was a kind, humble and generous man with a wry sense of humor and steadfast integrity. He loved the outdoors, family camping trips, gardening, and fishing. L.W. also loved carpentry and 'tinkering' in his workshop. In his later years he became an avid baker and often delivered homemade cakes or cookies to friends and community members.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, September 24 in Homeland Cemetery.
Contributor: SBR (49039178)
Lewis Washington Lloyd, 93, of Folkston, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Waycross, GA. L. W. Lloyd was born December 18, 1926 in Folkston, to the late Allen Jackson Lloyd and Alberta Davis Lloyd. He proudly served his country during World War II, both as a builder of the Liberty Ships in Brunswick and then as a soldier in the US Army. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Folkston where he served on the Deacon Board. He retired from Gilman Paper Co. after 38 years of service.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gates Elmore and by his two sisters, Lillie Cain and Elizabeth Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Katherine Crews Lloyd; six children, a brother, Allen (Doris) Lloyd; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
L.W. Lloyd's life was a testament to his love and commitment to his faith, family, friends, and country. He was a kind, humble and generous man with a wry sense of humor and steadfast integrity. He loved the outdoors, family camping trips, gardening, and fishing. L.W. also loved carpentry and 'tinkering' in his workshop. In his later years he became an avid baker and often delivered homemade cakes or cookies to friends and community members.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, September 24 in Homeland Cemetery.
Contributor: SBR (49039178)
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gates Elmore and by his two sisters, Lillie Cain and Elizabeth Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Katherine Crews Lloyd; six children, a brother, Allen (Doris) Lloyd; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
L.W. Lloyd's life was a testament to his love and commitment to his faith, family, friends, and country. He was a kind, humble and generous man with a wry sense of humor and steadfast integrity. He loved the outdoors, family camping trips, gardening, and fishing. L.W. also loved carpentry and 'tinkering' in his workshop. In his later years he became an avid baker and often delivered homemade cakes or cookies to friends and community members.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, September 24 in Homeland Cemetery.
Contributor: SBR (49039178)
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