Mr. Eldridge Burgess "Jock" Lloyd

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Eldridge Lloyd Obituary

LLOYD WALNUT COVE - Mr. Eldridge Burgess "Jock" Lloyd, 85, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Columbia, Tenn., to Daniel Eugene and Mary Ella Waddy Lloyd and was reared in Danville, Va. He served in the Navy' s first special Warfare Commandos, the Scouts and Raiders, which is now known as the Navy Seals, and he received the Purple Heart while in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Lloyd received his Bachelor of Arts from Elon College and then taught school in Georgia, Colorado and the North Carolina counties of Guilford, Allegany and Stokes. Stokes County was fortunate to have such an excellent teacher who related so well to the students. He was also a seasonal ranger for the Blue Ridge Parkway for six years and an all-around outdoorsman. Some of his favorite activities were trout fishing, bird hunting, hiking, canoeing, bicycling and running. He began running at the age of 60 and completed 872 races, including 66 marathons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Bell, Lillie Lloyd, Margaret Lloyd and Catherine Midgett; and a brother, Daniel E. Lloyd Jr. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Harvey Lloyd; daughter and son-in-law Theresa Lloyd and Dan Kleeman; two brothers, William Lloyd and George (Ethel) Lloyd; Rebecca Paff, who was like a second daughter; two nieces; four nephews; his golden retriever, Daphne; and many extended family members and friends. A 2 p.m. celebration of Mr. Lloyd' s life will be held Saturday, March 8, at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jennie L. Hemrick officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Cove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight, March 7, at the funeral home, and other times at the home. The family requests that memorials be made to Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, P.O. Box 341, Arden, NC 28704, or P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, VA 24018.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Mar. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eldridge Lloyd

7 Entries

Carol Jean (Mabe) & Wayne Scott

March 15, 2008

Mrs Lloyd & Theresa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. My husband & I were very fortunate to be taught World Georgraphy by Mr. Lloyd. He was a very interesting man. I graduated in 1970 with Theresa and became Postmaster in Danbury in 1973. I could not believe he started running at the age of 60. I would pass him running on highway 8 & 89 on my way to work or during lunch. He was an amazing person. He will be truely missed by all.

Donna Emmary

March 7, 2008

Mrs. Lloyd,
Of all the teachers I have experienced over the years, most assuredly you and your husband were the very best. I have many fond memories of Mr. Lloyd's classes and that sparkle in his eye when he was making point that we finally understood! South Stokes was certainly fortunate to have him on its faculty. I send my sincere sympathy and gratitude for his positive impact on my high school years.
Donna Tuttle Emmary

Harriett Mabe

March 7, 2008

Mrs Lloyd, I was a student of Mr. Lloyd at South Stokes. Later when
I used to walk on Lakeside both of you became dear friends to me. Also
your golden retriver at that time was
Molly. I came to love you very much
and I am sorry for your grief. Jock
beat us all in the race to a better place. May God bless you.
Harriett Cain Mabe

Jean Alderman

March 7, 2008

Mrs. Lloyd and Theresa:

Having had the singular pleasure of sharing a teacher workroom with "Mr. Lloyd" for my one and only year as a teacher at S. Stokes HS, I can say I truly enjoyed and reveled in his wonderful way with words. He made a memorable toast when he heard of my engagement, alluding to my "casting my canoe onto the waters of holy matrimony". I've never forgotten him (nor have I forgotten that he forbade me to clean our coffemaker the entire year.)

You are both in my thoughts today,

Jean Tuttle Alderman

Glona (Hines) Brim

March 7, 2008

Mrs. Lloyd, I remember you and Mr. Lloyd very fondly from years, years past. Mr Lloyd was my 7th grade teacher at Sparta, North Carolina for the school year 1953-1954. I am sorry for your loss and extend my condolences.

Eddy Lloyd

March 7, 2008

I'll never think about Uncle Jock without remembering the Trolls under the bridge and Billy Goat Gruff. I guess they've finally "Tied the Kangaroo Down," but there will be no "tanning the hide, Clyde." Rest well until we meet again.

With love,

Eddy

Linda Lane

March 7, 2008

Mrs. Lloyd and Theresa

I have some fond memories of Mr. Lloyd. I'll never forget when he helped me to finish a woodworking project that I was perfectly willing to forget! That was the summer before I went to college in 1968.
I hope to see you both tonight in Walnut Cove.

Linda Kimbro Lane

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