Alex Ernest Lloyd

Alex Ernest Lloyd July 19, 1943 - October 6, 2025 Alex Ernest Lloyd was born to Margaret (Glasgow) and Ernest Lloyd in Pontiac, MI on July 19, 1943. After graduating from Pontiac Northern High School, he enlisted in the US Navy. Alex was a proud veteran, having served on the USS Lake Champlain in the 1960s and as a Seabee in the Navy Reserves activated for the Gulf War in 1991. Alex worked at General Motors for many years, retiring after working at Truck & Bus and the Proving Grounds. He also retired from the Navy Reserves. The Seabees are the builders of the Navy, and Alex demonstrated those skills throughout his life. He built and maintained buildings, doing much of the work himself. He also loved to dispose of things, annoying many neighbors with noise and burning debris. Later in life, he turned to scrapping, breaking down household appliances and building materials and ultimately keeping tons of useful metals out of landfills. After the death of his wife Joyce, Alex moved to Florida, where he could tinker in the open garage year-round, scrapping unwanted items from estate sales, charity shops, and drop-offs from neighbors. He met Loralyn Hiltz in Florida, and they enjoyed friends, family, and travel adventures together until she passed. Alex never sat still, unless he was reading a book or watching a movie, and was eager to help others. The garage is now quiet, and the neighborhood dogs miss Alex as much as their people do. Alex died at age 82 on October 6, 2025. Alex was predeceased by his first wife Charlotte, second wife Joyce (Vallette) Lloyd, and his partner Loralyn Hiltz. He is survived by son John (Deana) Lloyd, stepson Robert (Rachel) Davies, and stepdaughter Johnette (Mark Turner) Davies; grandchildren John Lloyd, Jr, Thomas Davies, and Erica (Chadd) Tipolt; and several great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 11 AM until a celebration of life on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM at Dryer Funeral Home 101 N. First St., Holly, MI with military honors to follow at 1:30 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly MI. A celebration was also held with Florida friends at Alex's home in November.