Joel Michael Lloyd, 26, of Hart, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, January 27, 2019. Joel was born on June 27, 1992, to Frank and JoAnna Lloyd.

Joel attended Oceana Christian School from K-6th grade and graduated from Hart High School in 2010. After high school he served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 2011-2014, achieving the rank of Corporal. Joel attended Ferris State University and was one semester away from graduation. After graduation, Joel was going to begin his career as a welding engineer with Miller Electric in Ohio. Joel enjoyed football, baseball, hunting, golfing, shooting guns, and old cars and trucks. He had a huge heart, even after death he was a Gift of Life donor.  Joel was a kind, strong, loyal, determined, hardworking man who loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

Joel is survived by: his parents; brother, Andrew (Hayley); sister, Danielle; grandmother, Julia Lauber; uncles, John (Barb) Grondsma, Bob Grondsma, Joe (Nancy) Lloyd, and Gene Lloyd; aunts, Jenny (Dan) Dantuma, Julie (Brent) Holmes, Tamie Lloyd, Audley (John) Slade and Tracey Lloyd; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Joe Lauber, Gene and Nina Lloyd; and aunt, Sue Grondsma.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Shelby Road Baptist Church, 4066 W Shelby Road, Shelby, with Pastor Nate Parsekian officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until time of services. Military honors will also be held. Interment will take place in North Weare Cemetery in the spring.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com