1942-2024
Bob Lloyd started his working life as a long-distance lorry driver for Walls ice cream, driving regularly from Gloucester to Scotland. Later he moved south and joined TranAm, owned by his brother Rick, as a sales representative, where he covered the South West and Wales. His excellent work meant the territory was extended to include all of Ireland, which he managed while taking his golf clubs with him on every trip!
Bob’s hard work and dedication was rewarded when he was promoted to national sales manager running a team of ten salesmen while still looking after his Irish clients. Later, he joined Bifax, a new company run by Simon Garle. He then moved to Nevis Marketing, at that time headed up by Robert Culverwell. Bob covered the South West and continued to see his beloved friends in Ireland. Bob’s exceptional sense of humour made him well-liked by everyone who got to know him, both within the companies he worked for and with the dealers he called on.
Bob leaves behind his children, Sarah and Sharon from his first marriage, and Natalie and David from his second marriage to Debbie. He will be missed by the many who have worked with him or have known him personally, but his legacy will never be forgotten.
Bob’s funeral service was held at Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground on 2 May.