Celebration of a Wonderful Life

George Alexander Lloyd III was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 2, 1954 to parents Reverend George and Catherine Lloyd, who preceded him in death.  He was the second oldest of 7 children and was affectionately known as “Bubba”.  Even though he was the only son, he adopted his brothers-in law, his cousins, and even some of his friends, as his brothers.  He was all about family.  He loved and was very protective of his sisters and anyone else who came into his circle.

George was saved and baptized at Grace Missionary Baptist Church over 30 years ago.

He was the proud father of two beautiful daughters, Verlena and Sharmayne, and the proud grandfather of Lyric, Cleaira, and Alena.  He loved his children dearly and they shared many memorable times together.

George was very friendly and outgoing.  While he was mild-mannered, on occasion he would use the tone of his voice to get his point across when provoked by his sisters.  Behind that tough façade though, they knew that they could get whatever they wanted from him.  He was an avid reader, a health enthusiast, and was always encouraging others.

He had a natural talent for art and grew up working alongside his father in the family painting business.  He had a keen eye for detail and was good at both of them, but had no interest in either of them.  His various stints of employment included Parker Hannifin, Coca Cola and the Cleveland Municipal School District. However, his greatest joy and fulfillment came from driving a taxi cab and he wore this responsibility proudly.   It allowed him the opportunity to meet all kinds of people from varying backgrounds.

The wealth of friendships and brotherhood gathered along the way were so rewarding to him.  Rarely did he take a day off from work. Even while attending family events he would leave saying, “I have to do my dialysis trips!”, to the dismay of others.  Speaking to some of his clients, the universal comment was that he was a good guy, a really good guy.  They expressed how much he meant to them and that he would be sorely missed. He touched so many lives through his employment at the cab company and nothing gave him more satisfaction.  When recently asked when he was going to retire, he responded, “Never!”

George leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Verlena and Sharmayne, and grandchildren, Lyric, Cleaira, and Alena, his sisters, Ava, Veronique, Janet, Barbara, Sandra, and Linda, his brothers-in-law, Richard, Delbert, and Cleo, his aunts Jennifer, Ester, Rosella, and Wanda, his nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, family and friends, and any new brothers that were adopted along the way!