William Lloyd III
September 16, 1952 - June 26, 2024Obituary
William E Lloyd III
Known to many as "Wild Bill '', William passed away June 26th, 2024 after battling cancer surrounded by his Family. William, Bill, Billy, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, was a committed dedicated father, brother, grandpop, and friend.
He was a gentle soul who looked for peace, and christianity to fill his soul. He loved Jazz, Pink Floyd, Space, Mustangs, all sweets (especially chocolate chip cookies and caramel) and to be with family as much as possible. Family would say he was smart as a whip, honorable and loved unconditionally.
Wild Bill was born in Twin Falls, ID on Sept 16,1952 to Eleanor and William II. He grew up in Salt Lake City. He married Kathy Lewis in April 1973 . They went on to have three daughters and one son. Kathy & Bill lived in Hoxie Arkansas where he pastored from 1974-1977. He studied the bible and earned a degree in Biblical Languages in 1977. He spent many years as head pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Oregon City, Or, where he eventually settled and stayed. He then went on to work at UPS from 1986-2012 where he met many friends and retired for what he called the good life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Thomas.
He is survived by all of his children Jessica, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Zachary, and his grandsons Jonathan, Griffin, Orion, granddaughters Clara, Olivia, and sisters Caralee, Jennifer, half brothers Shawn and Kelly.
The family asks in lieu of flowers please donate to any cancer research. A memorial to follow in the near future. Family will update when memorial is scheduled.
Memories and Condolences
I remember when I was a kid when uncle Bill would come to Utah to visit my dad, mom and myself and it was always a joy to see him and to see his famil...
Ellie bradenMemoryI have a photo of Bill and I sitting on my desk where I can see him every day and give him an air kiss. Sometimes I will be in middle of something, a...
Cori sawyersMemoryBeautiful well thought out tribute to your Dad Lizzy. He would be so proud of how you wrote this with such love and affection. I remember how much h...
Kathy LloydMemory
Bill was the only man that showed up to Liz's baby shower. He was not going to let that stop him. He loved his kids SO much. Bill you were a great fat...
Shawna DavidsonMemoryYou are gonna amazing man. I've got many days night talking with him.. I loved every minute of discussing things, car. Just things in general. We would watch movies and sports Yes, somebody that I could talk freely to. I've only known him for 8 years. But he met a lot to me in those 8 years. He see...
Shawn santosCondolenceBrother Billy was ten years older than me. One of my earliest memories of him was when he was in high school. At that time he was taking elective clas...
JenniferMemory
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