Asbury Lloyd Jr. was born in Philomont, Virginia, on August 30, 1928, to Louvenia Moore Lloyd and Asbury Lloyd Sr. He was the second of ten children. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Lord called him home. He attended Banneker School in St. Louis, Virginia. On June 14, 1952, he married Sarah Jane Brooks. Shortly after getting married, he was drafted into the Army to serve as a soldier in the Korean War. He served for two years during which he received the Bronze Star and departed the military with honors. He was a lover of sports. He was a pitcher for the Middleburg Braves, an all-African American minor league baseball team. He played the game for many years until back problems forced him to stop. He turned to bowling at that time, playing on many teams and earning countless trophies. During this time, he coached little league baseball teams, girls’ softball and men’s baseball teams. His favorite sports teams were the Washington Commanders and the Washington Nationals.

Asbury was very active in the church. For many years, he served as the chairman of the deacon board at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Lincoln, Virginia until he had to step down due to his declining health.

In September 2016, Asbury traveled to South Korea (accompanied by his daughter, Regina Lloyd Banks) to be honored by the South Korean government. While there, he was given the Ambassador for Peace medal. In 2025, Asbury was honored at the Korean War Commemoration Remembrance on Capitol Hill and given a second Ambassador for Peace medal. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on February 18, 2026, to recognize Asbury as a community member who, against all odds, stood against injustice, served the nation and played and coached the game of baseball. A plaque honoring him as a star pitcher, baseball player and coach is to be placed at Mickie Gordon Park in Middleburg, Virginia.

Asbury leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted daughters, Deborah Lloyd Morton of Manassas, VA; Regina Lloyd Banks (Kelly) of Leesburg, VA, Amanda Lloyd Ellis of Sterling, VA.; a special nephew who was raised as a son, William Lloyd (Paula) of Stephens City, VA; also raised as a son, Derrick Evans of Gulfport, MS; fourteen grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria Corum of Manassas, VA and Rose Lee Lloyd of Culpeper, VA; godson Jeffrey Hall (Arleen) of Manassas, VA. Asbury was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Sarah Brooks Lloyd; daughter, Wanda Lloyd Hill; son-in-law, David Morton; two sisters, Ida Mae Lloyd and Alvernia Tracy; five brothers, Bruce Lloyd, Melvin Lloyd, Randolph Lloyd, Theodore Lloyd and Willard Lloyd. He also leaves to cherish his memory, many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

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