Mack William Loyd

Mack William Loyd, age 89, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Center on Aging and Health. He was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late Joe and Nettie Deweese Loyd. He worked in the maintenance department of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for 34 years. Mack was a charter member of Hulen Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, trustee, and taught Sunday school. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Mr. Loyd enjoyed trout fishing and watching Vols Football. In addition to his parents, Mack is preceded in death by his wife in 1992, Gladys Tipton Loyd. Mr. Mack Loyd has left to cherish his memories: Sons: Joe Loyd and wife Debbie of Maryville, TN, Tim Loyd and wife Beverly of Jacksonville, FL, Randy Loyd of Erwin, TN; Sister: Florence Ball and husband Robert of Jonesborough, TN; Half Brother: Doyle Ray and wife Debbie of Canapolis, NC; Half Sister: Eloise Foster and husband Willis of Farmville, VA; Grandchildren: Angela Stansell, Amy Loyd, Mark Loyd, Timothy Loyd, Justin Loyd, Gina Loyd, Joey Loyd, Rachael Loyd, and John Loyd; 7 Great Grandchildren. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. and continue until 7:00 P.M. The life of Mack William Loyd will be remembered and honored in a funeral service to be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 16, 2013 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Robert English will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held following the funeral service on Saturday in the Mausoleum Chapel of Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Loyd’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Mack William Loyd, through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187Read Obituary