Mr. Kalvin Loyd, Sr.

Obituary Kalvin Martin Loyd, Sr. 72, was born August 2, 1950, to the union of David Loyd and Viola K Blewett-Loyd. Kalvin Martin Loyd, Sr., also known as “Serg” was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. He attended Central and Paseo High School; he received the R.O.T.C sharpshooter honors. In the year 1968, Kalvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he completed his education and received his auto mechanic certification. He received the National Defense metal, Vietnamese campaign metal with device, Vietnamese rifle expert badge and good conduct metal. He was a man of integrity. He served in the Marine corps for two terms and was honorably discharged. He also served in the Marine Reserved. While in the Reserved he helped families with Kids for Tots and also had his own Troops that he was in charge of. Kalvin was a person that you would call “a jack of all trades”. He had many talents He was very much a hands-on person and he could fix almost anything that needed to be repaired. In the 1970’s, Kalvin had owned his very first auto mechanic shop in the heart of Kansas City MO. Kalvin enjoyed fixing on cars. He loved to see his customers smile. Kalvin enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to old school music, singing, dancing and he loved to eat. He was selfless and a family-oriented man. He loved all his children. Kalvin was an extrovert. He could make anyone smile, laugh and feel comfortable around him. He had many friends and knew everyone. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend, Kalvin was a person you can always call on when you needed help. Kalvin M Loyd Departed from this life on Tuesday, April 12th, 2023. Kalvin was preceded in death by his Father, David Joseph Loyd, Mother, Viola K. Loyd, His brothers; Emmitt Loyd, David Loyd, Milton Loyd and Darrell Loyd, his sister Paula Loyd, his daughter Marla Loyd, and his grandson Dra’Viontay Baker. He leaves to cherish his memory to: his wife, Patricia Ann Thomas-Loyd, His sons; Kalvin “Bunsey” Loyd (Mona James Loyd), Mario Loyd, Kalon Loyd (Ulonda Sappington-Loyd), Kemon Loyd, Kalvin “Man” Loyd Jr., Patrick Loyd, Jarvis Loyd and Marlon Loyd (Cynthia Loyd). His daughters; Fatina Ross, Kalvilena Loyd, Kaltrice Loyd, Patrice Loyd and Patricia Loyd; a host of 59 grand and great grandchildren and the Roland Family. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2pm at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1 -2 pm. Interment: Monday, May 1, 2023, 11 am at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Kalvin Loyd, Sr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Kalvin Loyd, Sr.

August 2, 1950 - April 12, 2023