Jerry Loyd, Sr. passed away July 26, 2026, at his home. Jerry spent his younger years in Oneida, Tn., with his cherished grandparents Barry and Eldora Loyd, and beloved aunt Rema and uncles Donald and Audney Loyd. He is preceded in death by parents Ruth and Odell Loyd; grandparents Barry and Eldora Loyd; aunts and uncles Edna, Cassidy, Rema, Terry, Eugene, Audney and Donald Loyd. He is survived by his loving wife Jane Katherine Loyd of 62 years; two sons Jerry (Lynita) Loyd, Jr., of Lancing, TN., Steven (Janice) Loyd of Dacula, GA.; daughter Melissa Tate of Oklahoma City, OK.; grandchildren Jeremy Loyd, Jordan (Kaitlyn) Loyd, McKenzie (Chyanne) Loyd, Chase and Hannah Loyd, Morgan and Emily Loyd, Gabrielle Loyd and Sophia Loyd; brothers Gary (Linda) Loyd of Augusta, GA., Terry Loyd of Friendsville, TN. Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Loyd.