Gerald Patrick Lloyd

Gerald Patrick Lloyd, 51, passed away January 28, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Senior Master Sergeant Gerald Lloyd served honorably in the Florida Air National Guard for 32 years as an Armament System Specialist. Known as “Bull” to his colleagues and peers, Gerald enlisted in the Florida Air National Guard on May 28, 1987 and spent over three decades working on two different fighter jet platforms including the F-16 and F-15. He deployed to multiple locations across the world including Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Romania and most recently United Arab Emirates. Gerald earned an Associate Degree in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 2018. Gerald received multiple citations and decorations including the Air Force Commendation Medals, the Air Force Achievement medal, The Florida Commendation Medal and the Florida Service Medal.

Gerald was a graduate of Stanton College Preparatory School, Jacksonville’s first magnet school. He was a devout Christian, a devoted husband, loving father, brother and friend. Known as “Brother G” at Paxon Revival Center Church, Gerald served with wife Sissy as children’s pastors for 23 years and ministered to young couples for the past two years. He enjoyed boating and fishing and spending time with family and friends. He loved serving his country and traveling the world through his work with the Florida Air National Guard. Gerald was an incredible light on this earth, always willing to help others and always willing to share a smile, a joke and even a song or two.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Doris “Sissy” Robinson Lloyd; a son, Patrick Lloyd; daughters Heather Lloyd, Danielle Chavez and Jessica Chavez; four grandchildren, Anthony, Adam, Mikayla and Isaac; sisters Rhonda Lawrence (Sam) and Alice Loper; brothers Alvin Moore (Stephanie) and David Moore (Beth); three nieces, five nephews and many other relatives and friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Wonnie Lewis Lloyd and Aileen Knight Lloyd; brother Fred Lloyd and sister Sarah Lloyd Lewis.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 31, 2020, at Paxon Revival Center Church, 5461 Commonwealth Ave., from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service for Mr. Lloyd will be Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 1 PM, at Paxon Revival Center Church, with Pastor Steve Dobbs officiating. Interment will be held Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd., 904-781-9262. Friends may visit hgriversidefuneralhome.com.

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