Elbert Earl Loyd

Video Memorial TributeThoughtfully Produced By:Wells Funeral HomeMr. Elbert Loyd,71, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon at his residence October 28, 2008. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Wells Funeral Home Chapel  following  Military Honors,  where   Mr. Loyd will be laid to rest at Forrest Memorial Park.   Family and friends are invited from 8:00 A.M. till services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Wells Funeral Home. Mr. Elbert Earl Loyd was born  June 8, 1937 in Dudley, GA.  Mr. Loyd had resided in New Orleans, LA. for over 40 years and Batesville, MS since  2005. He was a retired carpenter and a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Loyd, the son of the late John Calvin and Georgia Niles McNeal Loyd, is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Loyd of 35 years; his children: Edward Loyd and  Lyndie of Slidell, LA.,  Sylvia Loyd and Mike of Harahan, LA., Shelia Gorden and Joe of Slidell, LA., Clinton Gorden  and Rhonda of Slidell, LA., Clifton Gorden and Nan of Brunswick, GA., Gail Coble and Robbie of Kentwood, LA.,  Donna Randazzo and Carl of St. Bernard, LA.,  15 Grandchildren: Haylie, Elijah, Amanda, Justin, Ken,  Ashleigh, C.J., Taylor, April, Ray, Cary, Christina, Amanda, Hope, and Jenny; 2 great grandchildren: Kameron and Michael-David. Also he is survived by his, 2 sisters: Iris Alward of Washington, MI. and Geri Kring and Rudy of  Bonney, WA.; sister-in-law, Gladys Loyd of Plant City, FL., Genelle Wilkerson of Batesville, MS. and many others relatives, including  John Allen Bell of Jonesboro, GA.. He was preceded in death by  one son David Gorden, two  sisters: Mary Ellen and Ruby;  two brothers: J.C. and Louie Loyd.