In 1956, Lloyd married Jewel Spicer, with whom he shared many years of marriage and cherished memories. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Corporal. Following his military service, Lloyd worked as a sheet metal mechanic for Red River Army Depot until his retirement.

Lloyd was of the Pentecostal faith, and his life and memory will be cherished by his family and all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Humphrey Posey Edwards and Lena McQueen Edwards; his beloved wife, Jewel Spicer Edwards; and his son, Alan R. Edwards.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Black and her husband, Ricky, of Redwater, Texas; his sister, Beulah Cyrus, of Enon, Ohio; two granddaughters, Megan Kiser of Irvine, Kentucky, and Brittany Edwards of New Boston, Texas; and one grandson, Casey Edwards of New Boston, Texas. He also leaves behind two great-grandsons, Matthan Kiser and Elijah Kiser; and five great-granddaughters, Adriana Kiser, Olivia Kiser, Isabella Edwards, Adalynn Edwards, and Amelia Edwards; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas.

A service honoring Lloyd’s life will be planned for a later date in Irvine, Kentucky, with interment to follow at Turpin Cemetery in Winston, Kentucky.

Lloyd will be remembered for his years of service to his country, his dedication to his family, and the memories he leaves behind for generations to cherish. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Online registration at www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com.