James Garland Loyd, age 63, of Rocky Point and formerly of Coats died Friday, October 31, 2008 at his home.

He was born December 29, 1944 in Florence, SC, the son of the late Henry Edward and Mary Etta Clayton Loyd. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter; and brothers, Edward Loyd, Frank Loyd and Jackie Loyd.

Mr. Loyd served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church and was employed for 35 years with Mundy Industrial Maintenance at the Invista Plant.

Surviving are his wife Leola Wiggins Loyd of the home; daughters, Judy L McLean (Ralph) of Whiteville, Sherri L. Spencer of Rocky Point, and Lesa L. Tant (Frank) of Raleigh; son, Harold Loyd of Coats; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Joan Baker of Sanford and Nancy Lucas of Coats; brother, Kenneth Loyd of Benson and several nieces and nephews.

Garland loved his family dearly and showed it in his own special way- Garland had his own expert way of doing things. He had the gift of being able to fix most anything and was always willing to share his talent and knowledge, taking great pride in all that he did. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, NASCAR and just being outdoors in God's beautiful world. Always vigilant and attending to the needs of family and friends, these characteristics defined Garland's very essence. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Melvin Hall Officiating.

Prior to the funeral service on Tuesday the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times will be at the Loyd residence.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.