Billy Myers Lloyd, 74

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Billy Myers Lloyd, 74, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home. He was born November 4, 1947, in Drew County, to the late Travis O. Lloyd and Janette R. Myers Lloyd. Also preceding him in death was his loving wife of 42 years, Lynn Lloyd; and three brothers, Ronald Lloyd, Robert Lloyd and Travis ''Leon'' Lloyd.
Billy enjoyed life. He placed his faith in God as a Freewill Baptist loving God and his family. He worked with his horses and tended his farmland throughout his life. He is a Vietnam War veteran serving in the United States Army from 1968-1971 as a helicopter specialist. He has been a member of Pleasant Grove Freewill Baptist Church for 30-plus years. Billy was known by many people throughout his working career with B&D Auto Parts, Ryburn Automotive, Builders Trucking and his 15 years with Georgia Pacific.
He leaves his memories with many family members and friends but more closely his sons, Christopher Lloyd (Jo Altha) of Monticello and Timothy Lloyd (Mandy) of Monticello; his grandchildren, Matthew Moon, Amirra Veiga, Jessie Lloyd, Allison Lloyd, Rayne Veiga, Dixie Lloyd and Miranda Lloyd; and lastly his loyal loving furbaby, ''Baby''. He was loved greatly in life as he will be remembered by his family.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lone Sassafras Cemetery. There was a visitation Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. You can sign Billy's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.