Lloyd Milas "Bo" Lyda

Floyd StreetLloyd Milas "Bo" Lyda, of Oxford, passed away March 22, 2013, at the age of 26.   He was a 2005 graduate of Newton County High School and attended Georgia Perimeter College after he graduated.  He enjoyed fishing, singing and performing in plays.  His favorite music was country. Bo loved animals, especially cats.  He was a house sitter and cared for animals while doing his job.  He was beloved by the Oxford College faculty by providing this service for them.   Survivors include his parents, Lloyd M. and Amanda I. Lyda of Oxford; brothers, Robbie Lyda of Webster, FL, Jimmy Lyda of Covington; grandfather, Milas H. Irwin also of Covington; aunts and uncles, Evelyn Trimble, Andy and Kathleen Irwin, Sally and Ray McFolling; cousins, Liam Irwin and Morgan Casale, all of Covington; several nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services for Bo will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 3:00 PM, at Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers Street, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Gilreath and Rev. Dr. Royeese Stowe officiating, and interment following in Covington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, Monday, March 25, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.  Flowers accepted, or donations may be made to Covington First United Methodist Church general fund.