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Robert Loyd Obituary

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Robert Loyd

Belmont, NC

January 1, 1927 - January 22, 2017

Robert Loyd Obituary

Belmont, North Carolina Robert Lee "Buck" Loyd, age 90, passed away January 22, 2017 at his home. He was born in Statesville, NC, a son of the late Grover Harrison Loyd and Flora Hice Loyd. Buck served in the United States Navy during WWII and worked as meat cutter and chef at the Ranch House for over 55 years. Buck loved to be outdoors, especially while fishing and gardening. Buck is survived by his son, Wayne Loyd and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Karen Loyd; son, Blair Loyd and wife Darleane all of Belmont; several brothers and sisters; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-greandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Minnie "Gene" Loyd. A memorial service will be held in the Bumgardner Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00-1:45pm. Burial with Military Honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, www.donatenow.heart.org. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Loyd family.

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