Calvin Lloyd

Calvin Wendell Lloyd, Jr. departed this life and ascended into glory on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 at the age of 68.while surrounded by family. Calvin was born on April 7th, 1952 in Rio Abajo, Panama to Calvin, Sr. and Anita Lloyd (Scott). While in Panama, Calvin attended the Haiti-Nicaragua School in Panama City. At age 15, Calvin moved to the United States and became a naturalized citizen. He lived in Stamford, Connecticut for a few years before relocating to Baltimore, MD. There, he graduated from City College, joined New Pilgrim Baptist Church and met the love of his life, Clara Lloyd in 1971. Calvin and Clara later united in holy matrimony in 1975. Out of this union, they bore two children, Bryan Christopher in 1988 and Erika Zabrina in 1990. That August, Calvin relocated his family to Edgewood, MD, where he lived out the rest of his years. Calvin demonstrated an impeccable work ethic. He worked for Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point for 12 years before joining the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier in 1980. Many of the senior residents on Calvin's route cherished the fact that he would deliver their checks before proceeding with his regular schedule. His dedication and congenial personality garnered him many friendships with co-workers and residents on his routes over the years. Calvin retired in 2015 after 30 years of services, but he was credited with 31 years as he was credited with an additional year due to all of his unused sick and vacation time. Calvin gave his life to Christ at a young age. In 1982. He joined Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church as a charter member under the leadership of Pastor J.R. Halsey. He later served as a deacon for years under current pastor, Dr. Reginald Thomas, Sr. Calvin enjoyed visiting sick members in their homes and nursing homes to serve them communion--often bringing along his family--until succumbing to his own illness. Calvin was a dedicated family man. He was a devoted husband to Clara, and very active in their children's lives. He enjoyed family dinners every Sunday at his mother's house. Calvin maintained a close and loving relationship with all of his younger siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In 2019, Calvin welcomed his granddaughter Selah Marie. the two of them shared a special bond and even seemed to have developed their own secret language. Calvin was an avid-lover of sports, especially boxing. He played baseball with Waverly Postal station for years. he enjoyed family night swimming, attending his children's games, and attending professional games with his family and friends. Calvin enjoyed traveling. He frequented restaurants with spicy foreign cuisine. Calvin enjoyed cooking: his signature dishes included coconut rice with pigeon peas, spaghetti with sliced hot dogs and special sauce, and pancakes from scratch. Calvin was preceded in to glory by his father Calvin Sr.; mother Anitap; bonus mother Lilia; grandmother Henrietta; mother-in-love Alice; and siblings, Beverly, Danny, and Johnny. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Clara; children Bryan and Erika; granddaughter Selah; siblings Leroy, Marie, David, Belinda, Deanna and Paul; nephews, Adrian, Shawn and Micah; nieces, Jhennifer, Tasha, Aixa, Latease and Alicia; best friend of nearly 50 years---James Williams; and a host of cousins, in-laws and other relatives, church family and friends.

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Calvin Lloyd

April 7, 1952 - November 25, 2020