More detail on this person: Col., U.S. Army
(Ret.) (Age 75) James Weldon Lloyd passed away
suddenly and peacefully of natural causes in
Paris, France on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Jimmy
was born in Florence, SC, the only child of O.W.
and Margaret (Snoddy) Lloyd. He was raised in
Edgefield, SC, and graduated from Clemson College
in 1962. While he obtained a Masters degree in
History from the University of Missouri, Clemson
was Jimmy''s first love. He was a lifelong member
of IPTAY and was proud to have been the Clemson
Tiger mascot his senior year. He served in the
Army for over 29 years as an Army Aviator,
including two tours in Vietnam where he earned a
Silver Star with "V" device for his actions during
"Lamson 719." Known as a teacher and leader,
these traits were clearly demonstrated during his
tours as Cobra Instructor Pilot, Commander, 2d
Aviation Battalion (2d Infantry Division),
Director, Directorate of Evaluation and
Standardization (all Army aviation assets), U.S.
Army Europe''s Aviation Officer, and Chief of
Staff, 1st ROTC Region. He was integral to the
creation of the Aviation Branch in 1983 and was
selected as the 1st Armored Division''s first
Aviation Brigade commander (Iron Eagle 6). Jimmy
was an enthusiastic sports fan. For over 50 years,
he refereed/umpired football, basketball,
baseball, softball, and volleyball. He was most
proud of being selected 1996 Wiregrass Football
Referee of the Year. He followed both Clemson
football and baseball teams closely and made an
annual trip to at least one game or series. Jim is
survived by his loving wife of almost 36 years,
Karen (also an Army aviator), four daughters:
Jennifer Lloyd (Karen), Jill Stansell, Jan Ellis
(Scott), and Julianna Mathis (Lee), four
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Additional survivors include his favorite cousin,
Luther Beason (Jane) of Edgefield, SC. He was
enjoying a long planned family trip with his wife,
sister-in-law, Carla Anderson, his nephew, Eric
Ives, and nieces, Eva Ives, Anne Anderson, and
Amanda Anderson, when he suddenly fell ill. In
everything he did, including the simplest acts of
his daily life, Jimmy inspired and led by example,
with the utmost integrity, compassion, grace,
courage, and humility. He was a true hero, greatly
respected and much loved. He will be sorely missed
by a long list of military and civilian friends
and colleagues. Funeral service will be held at
the Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, April
6, 2016 at 11 a.m. followed by burial, with full
military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery.
Jimmy''s love for Clemson extended to his
philanthropic efforts which included an annual
scholarship designated for Clemson students
through the Army Aviation Association of America
Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (AAAASFI). In lieu of
flowers, please consider donations to the James W.
Lloyd Memorial Scholarship, AAAASFI, 593 Main
Street, Monroe, CT 06468-2806.Jimmy''s love for
Clemson extended to his philanthropic efforts
which included an annual scholarship designated
for Clemson students through the Army Aviation
Association of America Scholarship Foundation,
Inc. (AAAASFI). In lieu of flowers, please
consider donations to the James W. Lloyd
Memorial Scholarship, AAAASFI, 593 Main Street,
Monroe, CT 06468-2806.
Published in The Washington Post on Apr. 3, 2016
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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