Lloyd Gilmer Spivey, III
Lloyd Gilmer Spivey, III, passed away on March 14, 2025, at his home in Madison, Mississippi after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife Ashley Nielsen Spivey, his children; Kelly Katherine Spivey Morganti (Bryan), Cole Taylor Spivey (Gracieann) and his stepchildren; Chase and Britton McKnight. Lloyd is also survived by his mother Mary Evelyn “Ebbie” Spivey and his younger siblings; Daniel Starr Spivey (Alison), Katherine Spivey Sabourin (Jim), and John Miller Spivey (Olga). Lloyd leaves behind five grandchildren who were the joy of his heart: Brooks Goodwin, Noah McKnight, Reagan Morganti, Tinsley McKnight, and Sawyer Spivey.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Gilmer Spivey, Jr. and his nephews, John Miller Spivey, Jr. and William Gray Spivey.
Lloyd was born on November 23, 1960, in Oxford, Mississippi, the oldest son of Lloyd and Ebbie Spivey. Lloyd attended Canton Academy for most of his elementary and high school years. He spent his junior year as a boarding student at St. Andrew's-Sewanee School but elected to return home his senior year to graduate with his closest friends.
Lloyd then entered the University of Mississippi in 1979 and became a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Lloyd spent the summer of 1981 as an intern for Senator Thad Cochran’s office in Washington, DC.
After graduating from Ole Miss in 1983 Lloyd became the Associate Director of the Delta Council in Leland, Mississippi. In 1985 Lloyd became the President and CEO of Associated Builders & Contractors of Mississippi, significantly growing its membership base and influence statewide, earning numerous national recognitions during his 10 years of leadership.
In 2005, Lloyd was recruited to lead the Western Colorado Contractors Association based in Grand Junction, Colorado. After completing his second year and helping the association set a new plan for growth, Lloyd returned home and settled in Canton.
Once back home, Lloyd began working with Denbury, Inc., assisting on various oil and gas projects for the organization. It was during this time that Lloyd met his future bride, Ashley Nielsen. Lloyd and Ashley quickly formed an inseparable bond. They married at Lake Tithelo on July 3, 2010, and he embraced the role of mentor and father to Ashley’s children.
In 2011 Lloyd began working as a landman assisting with his father’s petroleum holdings. In 2013 Lloyd received his real estate license and worked closely with his father to manage the family’s commercial and agricultural properties. In 2014, Lloyd was hired as the as Executive Vice President of the American Subcontractors Association of Mississippi.
Lloyd’s political career culminated in his 2015 election as Madison County Justice Court Judge for District 3.
A memorial service was held at Lake Tithelo March 18, 2025, where Lloyd requested his ashes be spread. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Children’s Hospital.