Lloyd Gilmer Spivey, III, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Madison, Mississippi after a courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd was the Executive Director of ASA of Mississippi and he will be truly missed by everyone at ASA!
He is survived by his loving wife Ashley Nielsen Spivey, his children and his stepchildren. Lloyd is also survived by his mother Mary Evelyn “Ebbie” Spivey and his younger siblings. Lloyd leaves behind five grandchildren who were the joy of his heart: Brooks Goodwin, Noah McKnight, Reagan Morganti, Tinsley McKnight, and Sawyer Spivey.
Lloyd was born on November 23, 1960, in Oxford, Mississippi, the oldest son of Lloyd and Ebbie Spivey. After his father completed law school the family moved to Canton. 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, where he developed lifelong friends and memories. Lloyd spent the summer of 1981 as an intern for Senator Thad Cochran’s office in Washington, DC. It was there that Lloyd discovered his gift for engaging people and the fine art of southern politics.
After graduating from Ole Miss in 1983 Lloyd became the Associate Director of the Delta Council in Leland, Mississippi, furthering his interest in local politics. 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. While thrilled by a new opportunity and inspiring scenery, Lloyd quickly began to miss his southern roots. 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. During these years Lloyd spent countless hours checking titles and helping his father negotiate deals for various oil, gas, and mineral rights. 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 Executive Vice President of the American Subcontractors Association of Mississippi, substantially increasing membership and achieving notable budget milestones each year of his involvement. His family wishes to thank the ASA Mississippi chapter for their kindness and unwavering support during Lloyd’s illness.
Lloyd’s political career culminated in his 2015 election as Madison County Justice Court Judge for District 3. Lloyd was an exceptional judge who quickly earned a reputation for efficiency and fairness in his courtroom, cherishing every opportunity to engage directly with constituents.
Lloyd had a love for the outdoors and hunting. He could often be found riding or boating the property at the family lake. Never one to sit still, he always had a new deer stand to install, feeders to fill, or a new walking path to cut before opening day. Yet in all his busyness, Lloyd always had time to stop and engage with those closest to him. Whether under the covered patio at Tithelo, in his man cave on Peace Street, or by the water at Lake Caroline, Lloyd could be quieted by those he loved most…his family.
Those that knew Lloyd best knew that he was never afraid of a fight. The final year of his life would be his greatest battle. Lloyd faced a grim cancer diagnosis head on, determined to not feel sorry for himself or to have those around him lose hope. From beach excursions to St. Thomas to dancing through his final ASA Gala, Lloyd never wavered on expressing his love for family and his commitment to friends.
While Lloyd’s death brings pain and sorrow for so many of us, we rest in the knowledge that He was a man of faith who wasn’t afraid to admit his short-comings and failures, resting in the forgiveness and hope that comes through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, Lloyd requested that donations be made to the Friends of Children’s Hospital, 200 Park Circle Drive, Suite 2A, Flowood, MS. Online donations can be made at: https://friendsofch.org.
Angie Weidel, current Executive Director of Greater Baton Rouge, added that Lloyd was an unwavering mentor and advisor to her, and as ASA opens its Southeast Louisiana chapter, which encompasses the Greater New Orleans region, she knows Lloyd is looking down at her with a smile and an “atta girl”!
