Charles "Doc" Loyd Sr.

Charles E. 'Doc' Loyd, Sr., 79, of Abbeville, died peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Doc Loyd was born in Irwinton, GA to the late J.T. and Alice Hatfield Loyd. He graduated from the University of Georgia in Pharmacy and was a member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church. Doc Loyd was a pharmacist for over 55 years and was the owner of Abbeville Drug Company and retired from Savitz Drug Store. His dedication to his profession and to those he served was unsurpassed. Doc's gregarious personality made him known throughout Abbeville and surrounding areas. His children completed his life and he leaves to them an honorable legacy. Doc Loyd was a former school board member and was an avid and enthusiastic supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs which brought him much contentment. Doc is survived by Vicki; four children, Charles E. Loyd, Jr. of Gray, GA, Russell Alan Loyd of Appling, GA, Jeffery Glenn Loyd of Suwanee, GA and Nicole Loyd Rogers and her husband Jim of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 2:00PM Monday, August 31, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:30PM Monday in the Abbeville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. John Keith and Rev. Chip Ray officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Frank Smith officiating. Those serving as pallbearers will be Andy Langley, Walt Hilley, Gary Cooke, Wally Hall, Chris Land, Lamont DeLoach, Doyle Kidd and Dr. Chris Ceraldi. The family is at the home. Memorial contributions in memory of Doc may be made to the Abbeville First Baptist Church, PO Box 825, Abbeville, SC 29620 or to the Abbeville/Mt. Carmel ARP Church, c/o Gary Cooke, 503 Church St. Abbeville, SC 29620 or to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave. Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Loyd family.