Mr. Gary Wayne "Bigun" Loyd's Obituary
Mr. Gary Wayne "Bigun" Loyd, age 73 of Stevenson, passed away on November 18th, 2022. He is survived by his wife Linda Seale Loyd; his sons Chris (Liz) Loyd of Auburn, Alabama, and Cam Loyd of Stevenson, Alabama; grandchild Ike Loyd of Auburn, Alabama; sister Ernestine Pace of Stevenson; sister-in-law Elizabeth Seale of Bridgeport; and brother-in-law Sam Haddon of Helena, Montana and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Ethel Burton Loyd and Ernest Jackson Loyd; sisters Orpha Simmons and Betty Haddon; brothers-in-law James Seale, Jerry Pace, Roy Seale and Roy Simmons.
Gary was a Christian, and an honorable, hard-working, dependable man. A man that kept his word. He and his dad operated a dairy farm for many years along with row cropping.
After graduating from MTSU, he returned to Stevenson to farm. Later he also began working at Mead Paperboard, where many lifelong friendships began, and he became known as "Bigun".
After retirement Gary had time to develop his herd of Angus Cattle, nurture the land, and share its bounty. He always said retirement was better than he ever imagined. It allowed him time to garden, do yard work, spend more time with his family, and take more beach trips. Still, life was too short. Forty years with him went by so fast.
Gary loved and provided for his family, all while instilling values and lifelong lessons. He leaves behind his canine companions, Jack and Hound Dog who longingly search the house for him.
Last, but not least, he loved Auburn. War Eagle!
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25th, 2022 beginning at 12:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Rudder Funeral Home of Stevenson, Alabama.
Visitation on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, November 27th, 2022, beginning at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Rudder Funeral Home of Stevenson, Alabama.
Interment will follow at Stevenson City Cemetery
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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