Loyd Edwin McBrayer, Sr.

Loyd Edwin McBrayer, Sr., age 95, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born on May 19, 1924 in Tifton, GA, the son of the late Loomis McBrayer and the late Nina Bell Arrington McBrayer.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II.  Loyd was a retired carpenter with the Carpenters Local Union 225.  Loyd loved to read and travel. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Douglasville, GA. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Hyde; son: Tim McBrayer; daughter-in-law: Barbara McBrayer;  grandchildren: Stephanie Dobbins (Dewey), Amy Orr (David), Jennifer Williams (John), Tom Hyde (Tammy), David Hyde (Daiquiri), Susan Center (Russell), Mary Ann Taylor; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; sisters:  Louise Smith (Billy) and Faye Roberts; brothers: Troy McBrayer (Frances), Royce McBrayer (Jan);  sister-in-laws:  Elizabeth McBrayer and Inez McBrayer; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Loyd was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Davis McBrayer; son: Loyd E. McBrayer, Jr.; infant brother Melvin McBrayer; brothers: Hubert McBrayer, Clyde McBrayer, Elbert McBrayer, Glen McBrayer; sister: Katheryn Arnold. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral will follow in the Chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 PM with Reverend John Pennington officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.comHightower’s Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements. 770-489-2818