Billy Loyd Mims

Billy Loyd Mims, 88, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at The Springs Memory Care in San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.

Loyd was born May 9, 1934 in Stamford, Texas to Annice & J.T. Mims. Loyd married Marlene Kay Mims on December 3, 1955. Loyd graduated from Stanton High School. He spent a short stint in the U.S. Army in 1957 before being honorably discharged to work on the family farm. Loyd worked at Cap Rock Electric for a number of years before buying M&M Meter. He sold the meter shop and returned to the family farm until retiring. Loyd and Kay lived most of their life in Stanton, Texas before moving to San Angelo, Texas in 2007. Loyd was an active member of the Church of Christ. He and Kay loved camping in their travel trailer, going from the coast to the mountains. Loyd enjoyed going catfishing and running trot lines. He loved catching the big fish!! Loyd also liked to play baseball and softball.

Loyd is survived by four sons, Rickey Mims, Ronnie Mims, Russell Mims, and Robert Mims, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and a sister, Lorece Avery.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 67 years, Kay Mims, a brother, Lawrence Lowrance and parents Annice & J.T. Mims.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Cherokee Home for Children, PO Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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