James Lott Lloyd Sr.

James Lott Lloyd Sr. (Jim, aka Captain Papa) age 91 sailed on his final voyage and entered eternal patrol on December 29, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1929 to William Brown Lloyd, Sr. and Margaret Lott Lloyd in Jackson, MS. He had one brother Bill and two sisters Sallie and Joanne. Jim graduated from the University of Texas at Austin as a US Navy officer in 1951. He enjoyed his time at the University as a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Upon graduation he joined the Navy and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars during the course of his 24 years of U.S. Navy service. He served onboard various ships including aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. The majority of his tour of duty was aboard three submarines, the USS Razorback, USS Menhaden, and USS Perch. He served as Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer of the USS Perch from 1961 to 1965. In 1956, while stationed in San Diego, he met the love of his life and wife of 64 years, the beautiful Nancy Edith Oesterling. Nancy’s claim to fame is that even though Jim had a blind date with Marilyn Monroe he chose her over Marilyn. How can a lady turn down the romantic proposal of “If you don’t marry me, I am going to Denmark for free love and nickel beer!” In the ensuing years, they lived in San Diego, CA and Subic Bay in the Philippine Islands, until Jim retired from the Navy in 1971. They then moved to Hot Springs, AR where Jim became co-owner of the Radio Shack. In 1977 they moved to Austin, TX where Jim became the Maintenance Supervisor at the University of Texas Frank Erwin Special Events Center for the next 12 years. He retired from UT in 1989 and started Lloyd Financial Services before permanently retiring in 2014. Jim was a member of the Military Officers Association and the Planetary Society. As a member of the Society, the world’s largest space advocacy organization, his name is included on DVDs onboard the Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, as well as the Mars Polar Lander. Survivors include their devoted children Margaret Anne Lloyd, James Lott Lloyd, Jr. (Sharon Taylor), and Patricia Lloyd Jones (Steve). Jim’s beloved grandchildren are Brian Walters, Jamie Cavanaugh (Michael), Trent Jones, and Dr. Collin Jones (Jordan). His precious great-grandchildren, Elliott and Benjamin Cavanaugh, brought him great joy at the end of his life. Other survivors include sister, Joanne Lloyd Mills of Houston, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone at The Querencia for their outstanding care of our dad. Interment will be at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas later in 2021 in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to www.wreathsforvets.org

James Lott Lloyd Sr.

May 14, 1929 - December 29, 2020