Richard A. Loyd, Sr., 79, of Benton, passed away at 6:40 P.M., Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Richard had been a UPS delivery driver.  He was affiliated with the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin.  Richard was a United States Navy veteran during the Vietnam Era.  He was a member of the V.F.W. in Benton and West Frankfort and the American Legion in Benton and Orient.  He had served as Past Commander for the V.F.W. and American Legion in Benton and West Frankfort.  Richard was active in military graveside rites detail.  He was also a member of DAV.  Richard loved fishing and feeding birds.
He was born January 2, 1947 in Herrin, IL, the son of Leo V. and Mary Allene (Beavers) Loyd.
He married Cynthia Anderson on December 21, 2000 in Benton, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Benton, six children - Sherry Harrison and husband Richard of Du Quoin, Richard A. Loyd II and wife Sarah of Du Quoin, Scott Loyd and wife Kimberly of Du Quoin, Philip Wilkerson of Benton, Kyle Wilkerson of Benton, and Tippie Haarmann and husband Devin of Salem, IL, twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the De Soto Cemetery in De Soto, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to Friends of Fisher House in St. Louis, MO and will be accepted at the funeral home.