James Lloyd

James Arthur Lloyd, the youngest son of the late Margaret and David White, Sr, was born June 25, 1937 in the Hebron Community of Marlboro County. James was called home on March 2, 2017, after suffering complications from surgery.

James was affectionately known as Jim. Jim obtained his educational training at Lincoln High School. He was converted at an early age and joined the New St Matthews Missionary Baptist Church. He was a faithful member until his health failed.

Jim left South Carolina to pursue his dreams in Brooklyn, NY in the late 1960's. Through his journeys, he met his future and beloved wife, the late Catherine "Cat" Sprattling. They were married on July 17, 1975 and remained married for 31 years until her sudden passing. From this loving union, four sons were born.

Jim was employed with West Hemisphere Steel, Hoboken, NJ for 21 years. He and Cat, in 1980, decided to move back to Clio, South Carolina with the boys. There James obtained employment with Sopakco, Bennettsville, SC and worked there until his retirement in 1999.

Jim loved to go to Burger King every day and have his morning coffee. Jim was always one to speak his mind. He had a passion for farming and for working on cars and teaching his boys mechanics. So much, that he loved to talk about how his Chevys were always better than and could beat any Ford.

In addition to being predeceased by his parents and late wife, he was predeceased by his brother, David Lloyd, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Peggy Bonner, Lanett, Alabama.

Jim leaves to cherish his loving memories and mourn his passing are his sons: Bobby Lloyd, Brooklyn, New York, Derek (Natasha), Arthur and Gerald Sprattling, Clio, SC and Kareem (Jachelle) Sprattling, Bennettsville, SC; one sister, Odessa Lloyd, Clio, SC; one sister-in-law, Vera Lloyd, Clio, SC , two brothers-in-law, Clanton  (Linda), and Willie Louis Spratling, Lanett, Alabama; A special niece, Debra Lloyd-McLarin (Clifton) and her children, who were reared in the New York residence; eight grandchildren: Tashana, Shaniece, Andrea, Shemar, India, Zaire, Paris and Catherine Sprattling. Special Family Friend, Ethel Bostic, Bear, Delaware; Special cousin, Leroy "Boot" Loyd, and Special Friend and Companion, LeeAnna Hailey, McColl, SC, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family is receiving friends at 2969 Highway 9 East, Clio.

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