Joseph Benjamin Lloyd

June 5, 1934 - September 11, 2018

Joseph Benjamin Lloyd, "JB" from Bessemer, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 84. JB was born June 5, 1934 in Fairfield AL to the late Arthur and Alberta Lloyd. He was the 3rd child from this union. JB professed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Fairfield. He was educated through Fairfield City sachools. After graduating with the class of 1951 from Fairfield Industrial High School, he joined the US Armed Forces. He served as a tailor. After his discharge from the Army he moved to Utah where he continued his profession as a tailor. While there he attended Utah State College and Idaho State college briefly. JB never married or had any children. He loved helping others and taking his friends out to enjoy a delicious meal. He befriended many people who dearly cared for him. JB leaves to cherish his loving memory his sister Barbara Lloyd, brother Anthony "Carl" Lloyd, a special niece Sheila Kemp (Charles) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister Myrtle B. Long and brothers Arthur Lloyd, Jr. and Rev. Richard Lloyd. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You.