Ralph Leslie Lloyd, Jr.

Master Sergeant Retired, Ralph Leslie Lloyd, Jr., age 68, of Rockmart, GA passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Waycross, GA on January 11, 1950 a son of Ralph Leslie Lloyd, Sr. and Madelyn Howard Lloyd. Ralph had been a resident of Rockmart for the past twenty years moving here from Cartersville where he had lived for ten years. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed fishing, running, bicycling and woodworking.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army retiring as a Master Sergeant following a twenty year career in the military. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal// Meritorious Service Medal// Army Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device "V"// Army Commendation Medal// Army Achievement Medal// Army Good Conduct Medal// Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal// National Defense Service Medal// Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Star.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Lloyd.

Survivors include his wife, Stacy Lloyd of Rockmart to whom he was married on September 2, 1976; son, Ryan Lloyd and his wife Amy of Carrollton; two granddaughters: Addison Lloyd and Harper Lloyd, Carrollton; and brother, Jeff Lloyd of Newnan.

Graveside funeral and interment services will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Yorkville Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Maryellen Hittel officiating. Military Honors to be delivered by the Honor Guard of Brown-Wright Post # 12 of the American Legion.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.