Dave Lloyd obit

Former NFL standout Lloyd dies

 

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Dave Lloyd, who grew up in Gladewater, went on to play 12 seasons in the National Football League and later returned to East Texas where he owned and operated a construction company, died on Saturday at his Gladewater home.

He was 77.

Born in Supulpa, Oklahoma, Lloyd attended Gladewater High School and Darlington Prep before receiving his diploma from Staunton Military Academy. He started his college career at Texas Tech, but later transferred to the University of Georgia.

He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1959 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, and played 38 games over three seasons with the Browns before playing one year with the Detroit Lions and finishing his career by playing eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

A middle linebacker and kicker, Lloyd played in 157 career games — finishing with 14 interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries. He played in one Pro Bowl during his career.

A memorial is planned for Saturday, but plans have not been finalized. Cremation will be handled by Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.