Charles "Charlie" Thomas Lloyd's Obituary
Charles “Charlie” Thomas Lloyd, of Fayetteville Arkansas, passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 45. Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville is where Charles was born to parents, Charlene and Eric Lloyd on January 17, 1978. This same hospital was very much a part of Charlie’s ongoing care as he took on the chronic disease, Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The last 15 years of his life were very much shaped by this unrelenting illness. Complications from PPMS were in the end, what he no longer could endure. He is survived by his parents Charlene Kaye and Eric Thomas Lloyd, and his sister Charlene “Crandall” Lloyd all of Fayetteville alongside a large family of relatives who reside outside of Arkansas.
Although the disease took many things from Charlie in the sense of physical abilities, he gained a newfound strength and resolve in other parts of his life. The use of a wheelchair became an everyday necessity. This gave him a sense of courage in becoming more extroverted. He would go many places alone but soon be surrounded by many friends. With his wheelchair, he ventured out and discovered a love of many new things in the Downtown Entertainment District in Fayetteville. Being amongst the people in the heart of Fayetteville is what truly made Charlie smile. He also frequented the Fayetteville Farmers Market, The Food Court on Dickson Street and a small spring by the Walton Arts Center offered peace and solitude. Charles always said, “I used to rule Dickson Street from my wheelchair.”
As he began calling himself later in his adult years, Charles had a strong connection and love for all types of music. He attended many live concerts to watch his favorite band, Ween. Halloween was by far the best holiday in his eyes, and he showed that in the costumes he would create. He adored his two huge cats, Mr. Sal and Miss Zelda. The wild birds that would visit the feeders on his front porch became one of his favorite pastimes.
He was also generally fond of people, especially his friendships with Colin and Jenny Hudler and their daughter Camille whom he watched grow up over the years. Wes Bradshaw was a loyal and important friend from his high school years and was there for him until the end.
YOU ARE FREE LIKE A BIRD WITH NO PAIN.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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