Suddenly stricken by a pulmonary embolism, Lloyd joined his Lord and Savior the day after he and his devoted wife, Mary Ann Milliken Parker Marcus, celebrated their 43 ^rd wedding anniversary.  In the previous week, the couple had returned from campaigning on the West Coast. Tests revealed no presence of Covid-19.

In addition to his beloved wife Mary, Lloyd leaves daughter, Lisa Maria Marcus (Roni) and son, Timothy Billy Parker (April), as well as granddaughter, Moire Parker.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Dr. Lloyd E. and Rodell (Miss Tillie) Jackson Marcus Jr., as well as his younger brother, Vernon Marcus.

Lloyd is survived by one sister, three brothers, five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, three aunts as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and countless friends. Often those closest to Lloyd called him by the family nickname of "Peanut", and they, with all those who loved Lloyd, will forever mourn the loss of his giant smile and warm wisdom that was always delivered with unconditional acceptance.

The young Lloyd Marcus studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art and earned an Honorable Discharge from The United States Armed Forces.  A member of the Green Beret Chorus, Lloyd also performed with General Flanagan's Barber Shop Quartet and lent his considerable talents to numerous USO shows.

Joining the graphics department of the ABC affiliate WJZ-TV in Baltimore in 1978, Lloyd rose to supervise a team whose marketing campaigns consistently garnered national awards for creativity in multi-media productions long before anyone understood that was a "thing." It was at WJZ in 1984 that Lloyd helped send off the aspiring Oprah Winfrey when she moved to Chicago to launch her talk show career. Oprah described Lloyd as, "...one of those people that have "The Light."

Focusing fully on his music career, Lloyd wrote Celebrate America, the rousing crowd-pleaser that was introduced nationwide in 1993 during ESPN 's airing of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game's broadcast. His patriotic anthem was also featured nationally in the United Way's recruitment campaign.

Lloyd became a well known political activist, speaking at rallies, writing songs, serving on numerous committees and producing videos.

The depth of loss felt by Lloyd's fellow writers was evident reading Al Everson's weekly column, Between the Lines. The headline wept, "We'll miss you, Lloyd Marcus." The article continued, "We have lost a national treasure.... a gentleman... Lloyd Marcus was a true Renaissance man: writer, singer, songwriter, artist, political activist, and patriot.  Marcus' pride and love of his country were not mean-spirited or haughty expressions but rather... examples of how 'we' could celebrate those things that unite us, not divide us." American Thinker issued a heartfelt cry: "The Unhyphenated American is Gone." Scores of colleagues and activists upheld his memory and love for country.

Per his wishes, Lloyd's interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in our nation's capital to be joined by Mary when they reunite. Lloyd often closed his columns by sharing why he felt compelled to become a political activist:

God instructed Pharaoh, "Let my people go."

God instructs us, "Let my people know."

For inquiries, condolences, donations, sharing your experiences of Lloyd and to be added to the Lloyd Marcus Memorial Mailing List: Mrs. Lloyd Marcus, MaryParkerMarcus@outlook.com PO Box 283, Paw Paw, WV 25434 (304) 906-5189