Elwood Gerald Loyd's Obituary
¬¬¬Elwood Gerald Loyd of Folsom entered eternal rest at the age of 87 on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023 at home. He was born in Folsom, Louisiana on February 19, 1936.
He is survived by his loving wife Cora Lynn Bruhl Loyd of Folsom, his twin daughters Janet Loyd Dixon (Rick) of Houston, TX, and Julie Loyd Payne (Chuck) of Wilsonville, AL.. Elwood is also survived by his grandchildren Corey Payne Cunningham (Steven), Lisa Dixon Appleby (Mike), Becky Dixon, and Dr. Taylor Payne (Rachel).
Elwood is also survived by his great grandchildren Andrew Cunningham, Kate Cunningham, Ellie Cunningham, Sam Appleby, Lily Appleby, Isaac Payne, and Micah Payne.
A native of Louisiana and longtime resident of Folsom, Elwood graduated in 1954 from Covington High School. After high school, he graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture. Elwood received his Master’s Degree in Agronomy from Louisiana State University. He retired from the St. Tammany Parish School System as Principal of Folsom Elementary School.
Elwood enjoyed being outdoors, gardening with his tractor, and landscaping his yard. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time with his beloved family. Elwood was well respected and liked, and he will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your favorite charity, in memory of Elwood Gerald Loyd.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, Louisiana 70433 on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow services at Bruhl Cemetery, Bruhl Cemetery Road, Folsom, Louisiana 70437.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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