Robert Loyd Belmont, North Carolina Obituary

Robert Loyd

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.
January 1, 1927 - January 22, 201701/01/192701/22/2017
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Tamara
January 25, 2017
Dearest Loyd Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Buck's passing. He & your mom were really great people. I'm so happy to have spent time with them when Mark & I visited, and when they were able to visit us. I'll never forget that great fish fry at their house with...
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Allison Bennett
January 25, 2017
Blair and Darlene,

I wanted to let you know that both of you and your family are in my prayers. I do know that he is in such a wonderful place and dancing with Jesus. May you all have peace that you will all be reunited together one day. Love you all! Allison Bennett
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Rene Hodges
January 24, 2017
Karen & Wayne, so sorry to hear about your sweet daddy. Xoxo

Rene' (Rhyne) Hodges