John Wayne

Loyd

John Wayne Loyd, age 72, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his residence.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Aulds Funeral Home located at 307 South Center, Archer City, Texas 76351.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, in the Archer City Cemetery with Kerry Finley, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Wayne was born September 23, 1954 in Wichita Falls to the late Cecil Fredrick Loyd and Annie Mae Shirley Loyd Camper. Wayne was proud that he graduated from the Texas School of the Deaf in Austin.

Wayne loved cooking, looking through family photographs and shopping for deals, especially in the meat market. He worked as a cook for the Jolly Truck Stop which was his favorite job. His enjoyment of cooking went beyond his work. Wayne liked inventing his own recipes, grilling meat, and making stuffed jalapenos. He was especially proud of his Blackstone Grill that he got in January. He enjoyed preparing spicy food for others to see their reaction, even though he preferred not to eat it himself. He also loved planning get togethers and spending time with his family, especially with his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and his dogs.

Grocery shopping was an outing he genuinely enjoyed, whether he was browsing, comparing prices, or taking a close look at the meat selection. One memorable trip to HEB with his sister-in-law resulted in a cart so full that it couldn’t hold another thing.

Wayne loved going through family photographs and sharing them with others. Just this week, he was excited about finding a printer that would let him print pictures directly from his phone.

Wayne was proud of his membership in the Sons of the American Legion and of the certificate displayed at the Legion recognizing his contribution.

Those who knew Wayne will remember his sense of humor and his wholehearted laugh. Funny videos, especially dogs doing human things, could keep him laughing and sharing his joy with others for hours. His laughter had a way of making the people beside him laugh too.

Wayne will be remembered with affection through the food he made, the photographs he shared, and the laughter of those everyday moments.

Survivors include two brothers, Eldron Loyd and wife, Mindy of Holliday, and Calvin Loyd of Stephenville; four sisters, Susan Rogers and husband, Terry of Wichita Falls, Carolyn Boyster and husband, Jack of Paducah, Kentucky, Barbara Ross of Buda, Texas and Cynthia Bohrer and husband, Carl of Canyon Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also proceeded in death by one son, Christoper Loyd; two brothers, Horace Bruce Mowery and Cecil David Loyd; one sister, Shirley Loyd; and one nephew, David Joe Loyd.