Loyd Jeter

Loyd M. Jeter, 72, passed away peacefully at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA, surrounded by his loving family. Loyd was born on May 1, 1952, in Clute, TX to the late jay Loyd Jeter and Eula Pearl LaPlant. He was the second oldest of five children. Loyd was raised in Vivian, LA where is attended north Caddo High School and was a star basketball and football player his entire high school career. After graduating, he moved to the Houston area and worked as a Master Butcher most of his life. Settling in Shephard, TX, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Loyd was a kind and gentle man and was known to most everyone as PawPaw. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and loved attending all of their games, athletic events and activities. Loyd was living his best life when spending time on the water at Lake Livingston, boat riding, slinging the grandkids on the tube, out fishing everyone, and camping with family and friends.

Loyd is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sandy Jeter of Shepherd, TX; three sons, Warren (Brooke) Jeter of Sulphur, LA, Bubba (Jessica) Hoffart and Jeremie (Jessica) Hoffart; two daughters, Angie Hoffart Ferguson and Terri (JW) Beck, all of Shepherd, TX; his older sister, Tamera (Lex) Owens of Cusick, WA; younger brother, Mark (Tammy) Jeter of Spokane, WA; and two younger twins sisters, Lesli Tompkins and Lisa Tompkins Lummus of Atlanta, GA. He also leaves behind 15 beloved grandchildren, Trenton East and Brody Jeter of Sulphur, La, Hailey, Weston, Presley, and Bubba Jay Hoffart, Quinlan (Sydney) Beck, Maighan (Sam) Horne, Leinton Beck, Shelbie Jo, Sheldon, Shayden, and Sheridan Ferguson, and River and Riven Hoffart, all of Shepherd, TX; and one great grandchild, Stetson Murray and one on the way, Aiden Beck.

Loyd was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Loyd Jeter, step-mother, Dixie Jeter, and mother, Eula Pearl LaPlant. He was also preceded by his old girl, Tootie, who was his loyal companion for the last 16 years, she passed away just 30 minutes before he passed at a local vets office. We are certain she met him when he crossed over, taking Jesus's hand as he walked into glory. We know Tootie was right there by his side.

PawPaw will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10 AM at Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur with Pastor Sean Barron officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5-8 PM at Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8 AM until time of the service. Burial will be held in Big Creek Cemetery in Shepherd, TX