Marion Gibson “Gib” Loyd, 82, of Lewisburg, died Jan. 9, 2021, in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

He and his wife, Barbara F. (Ferber) Loyd, were married 59 years in October 2020.

Born in Porterdale, Ga., he was the son of the late Boyce and Marion (Andrews) Loyd.

He spent most of his career with the former Rea and Derick Drug Stores, now CVS, as director of advertising.

A 32nd Degree Mason, he honorably served in the U.S. Army.

A gifted athlete, he was recruited to play major league baseball out of high school, and that love of sports remained until the time of his death.

He enjoyed golf and bowling in particular and could play a round of golf right-or left-handed well into his 70s.

His universe, however, was his family - Barb and Nikki and, more recently, Doug.

To know him was to know a story or 10 about Nikki and the love and pride he had for his only daughter.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Dr. Nicole L. Loyd, and son-in-law Dr. Douglas B. Stairs, of Breinigsville.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 51 S. Third St., Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.