Jerry Loyd

Jerry Loyd, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1936 in Corning to the late Earl and Edna Loyd. Jerry was a member of The Rock Church. He was in a gospel group the Singing Steps when he lived in Aurora, Illinois. Jerry enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, tinkering with things and being a prankster. He loved being a bus driver, driving the kids around. Jerry was a Pastor for Stonewall Church for over 26 years. Most of all he loved being around people and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Loyd Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Naomi Loyd of the home; 2 sons, Randy (Lynne Woods) Loyd of Jonesboro, Kevin (Rena) Loyd of Paragould; 1 daughter, Terry (James) Cook of Jonesboro; 5 grandchildren: Jason (Deborah) Cook of Jonesboro, Brandi Martin of Jonesboro, Stephanie Cook of Jonesboro, Justin Loyd of Jonesboro, Jordan Loyd of Brookland and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Bro. Terry Watson and Bro. Jeff Watson officiating. Burial will follow at McDaniel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service.