We have learned from Jim Briscoe that classmate Loyd Wakefield passed away on April 14, 2026. We do not have an obituary at this time. We will follow up when we have additional information.
Loyd Jr. was one of my closest friends in high school and college. We were neighbors and our Dad's were in business together, so we were together a lot. We lived out in Shady Oaks which was on Hwy 281 close to 1604, so we drove to school together a lot. He was a nice guy, a little shy, but just a sweet, kind friend. We played football together and pound for pound he was the toughest guy on that team. He was a little small to play linebacker, but he was one of the hardest hitters on the team! I always remember looking at him during a game and the bridge of his nose would be bleeding where his helmet had hit it during a tackle. We lived next door to each other in the dorm at Texas Tech and had many wild escapdes as freshman finding our way in the world. I lost track of him as job,wife and kids became my first priority, but I would call to catch up every so often. I miss him already and wish him well in his final adventure!
Loyd was all the things Briscoe wrote. It's been a very long time since I've seen or talked to him. Hope his life's journey was a good one and we'll see him in the next one. Amen.
Yep, as Briscoe wrote, Lloyd was genuinely a wonderful kind, nice guy, and a friend!! What I remember most about Lloyd, is he always seemed to have a smile! Just knowing Lloyd through high school, I can guarantee you that he carried that smile and his kindness throughout his life! My prayers are with you and your family! I'll see you someday on the other side!
Lloyd was thoughtful and wonderful person. He always spoke when we passed in the hall and had a tiny bit of a smile on his face as he passed by....just enougj to make you what wonder what he was up to. I was fortunate to have known him, .... my thoughts and prayers for his family friends
Jim Briscoe
Loyd Jr. was one of my closest friends in high school and college. We were neighbors and our Dad's were in business together, so we were together a lot. We lived out in Shady Oaks which was on Hwy 281 close to 1604, so we drove to school together a lot. He was a nice guy, a little shy, but just a sweet, kind friend. We played football together and pound for pound he was the toughest guy on that team. He was a little small to play linebacker, but he was one of the hardest hitters on the team! I always remember looking at him during a game and the bridge of his nose would be bleeding where his helmet had hit it during a tackle. We lived next door to each other in the dorm at Texas Tech and had many wild escapdes as freshman finding our way in the world. I lost track of him as job,wife and kids became my first priority, but I would call to catch up every so often. I miss him already and wish him well in his final adventure!
Gary McCaffrey
Loyd was all the things Briscoe wrote. It's been a very long time since I've seen or talked to him. Hope his life's journey was a good one and we'll see him in the next one. Amen.
Debra McClure (Perrett)
I am so sorry to hear that Loyd passed away. I considered him a friend. He was a gentleman and always kind to me. RIP Loyd!
Rick Alexander
Yep, as Briscoe wrote, Lloyd was genuinely a wonderful kind, nice guy, and a friend!! What I remember most about Lloyd, is he always seemed to have a smile! Just knowing Lloyd through high school, I can guarantee you that he carried that smile and his kindness throughout his life! My prayers are with you and your family! I'll see you someday on the other side!
Keep smiling, Rick :-)
Carolyn Andrews (Gavares)
Lloyd was thoughtful and wonderful person. He always spoke when we passed in the hall and had a tiny bit of a smile on his face as he passed by....just enougj to make you what wonder what he was up to. I was fortunate to have known him, .... my thoughts and prayers for his family friends