Obituary for J. Russell Lloyd
J. Russell Lloyd, 50, passed away February 23, 2020, following a brave battle with brain cancer.
He is survived by the loves of his life, his wife, Vicki (Victoria), and daughter, Laine; his parents, Dr. John and Frances Lloyd; sister, Rebecca Lloyd ( David Forestieri) ; sisters in-law, Ellen Hesen Johnson, and Nancy Klein (Ron Anderson); nephews and niece, Davis Klein, Ron Jr., Rebecca, and Brian Johnson; a covey of cousins in Texas and western Kentucky, and his yellow lab, Fitz.
He is preceded in death by his in-laws, Webb and Elaine Hesen and Ron Johnson.
Russell was a proud member of SAE and alum of Ballard High School, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Russell truly loved being a lawyer and nothing energized him more than fighting for a worthy cause.
He was the chair of the local Democratic party and fought tirelessly for voter rights and democratic principles. He was also a member of the Bonnycastle Club and Hurstbourne Country Club. He loved his Cardinals, both Louisville and St. Louis, but he specially loved being a father, husband, son and brother.
Visitation will be from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. 40205.
His funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 29, at Highlands Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by the loves of his life, his wife, Vicki (Victoria), and daughter, Laine; his parents, Dr. John and Frances Lloyd; sister, Rebecca Lloyd ( David Forestieri) ; sisters in-law, Ellen Hesen Johnson, and Nancy Klein (Ron Anderson); nephews and niece, Davis Klein, Ron Jr., Rebecca, and Brian Johnson; a covey of cousins in Texas and western Kentucky, and his yellow lab, Fitz.
He is preceded in death by his in-laws, Webb and Elaine Hesen and Ron Johnson.
Russell was a proud member of SAE and alum of Ballard High School, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Russell truly loved being a lawyer and nothing energized him more than fighting for a worthy cause.
He was the chair of the local Democratic party and fought tirelessly for voter rights and democratic principles. He was also a member of the Bonnycastle Club and Hurstbourne Country Club. He loved his Cardinals, both Louisville and St. Louis, but he specially loved being a father, husband, son and brother.
Visitation will be from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. 40205.
His funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 29, at Highlands Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.