Loyd – Franklin "Gene" Eugene Loyd, age 81, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on September 8, 2020 with his loving family by his side.  Gene was born on September 22, 1938 in Alapaha, GA to the late Robert Lee Loyd and Gladys Lucas Loyd.  Gene married the love of his life, Hilda Vickers, and they spent 61 beautiful years together.  Gene worked as a self-employed electrician for 25 years before he retired in 2003.  He was an outdoorsmen who loved nature, and enjoyed hunting and creative woodworking.  Most of all, Gene loved spending time with his family, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He will be dearly missed.

Gene is survived by his wife, Hilda Loyd; his son, Franklin "Lin" (Trina) Loyd, Jr.; his daughters, Kellie (Nathan) Sweat, Shellie Rowan, and Susan (Phil) Smith; his brother, Hardy Loyd; his ten grandchildren and his 3 great grandchildren.

A viewing to celebrate Gene's life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kings Ferry Cemetery.  A graveside service will then be held at 10 a.m. at Kings Ferry Cemetery with Pastor Marvin Lee officiating.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.