Kenneth Lloyd

Kenneth Michael Lloyd, M.D., FACR, died peacefully at home on December 18, 2024, in Nashville, TN, at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Sharon Doyle Lloyd.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Amanda Jane Lloyd Anand (Vaibhav), and granddaughter, Abigail Grace Caldwell Anand, of Nashville, TN; brother John Leslie Lloyd (Brenda) of Prospect, KY; and nephew Jason Christopher Lloyd (Regann), of Brandon, MS.

Kenneth was born on November 3, 1949, in Frankfort, KY, to Bettye Faye Chapman Lloyd and James Kenneth Lloyd. Ken grew up in the Louisville, KY, area, and counted family camping trips to eastern Kentucky among his favorite childhood memories. He graduated from Westport Road High School in Louisville in 1967.

Ken then attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned his Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Physics, along with a Mathematics minor, in 1971. After graduating from college, he taught high school general math and physics for over three years in Jefferson County, KY. Ken and Sharon met during this time, and they were married on June 8, 1974, in Louisville.

Shortly after their wedding, Ken and Sharon relocated to Lexington, KY, where in 1975, Ken earned his Master of Science in Radiological Health from the University of Kentucky’s Department of Health Radiation Sciences. Ken and Sharon then moved to Omaha, NE, for Ken to work as a health physicist for the University of Nebraska’s Office of Personnel and Risk Management. Later, Ken decided to attend medical school, and he earned his medical degree in three years from the University of Nebraska.

After Ken’s medical school graduation in 1981, he and Sharon moved to Rochester, MN, for Ken’s general internship and residency in radiation oncology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. They settled permanently in Nashville in 1986.

Kenneth enjoyed a 30-year career as a board-certified radiation oncologist in Nashville, practicing with Radiology Associates and Radiology Alliance before joining Tennessee Oncology. He was held in high regard by his colleagues throughout his career, with a reputation for being an outstanding and compassionate physician. In 2005, Ken was inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Radiology, an honor he considered to be a special highlight of his career.

Ken also excelled in leadership roles. A longtime member of the Nashville Academy of Medicine, he served as the Ethics Committee Chairman before becoming President of the Academy in 2004, and he later served as Chairman of the Board. He spent many years as Medical Director for the Division of Radiation Oncology at Baptist Hospital (now known as St. Thomas Midtown), and he also served a term as President of Radiology Associates.

After retiring from the practice of medicine in 2016, Ken returned to his roots in education and enjoyed teaching a physics course at Nashville State Community College.

Kenneth had a wide variety of interests. He loved science history books; science fiction and classic films; music ranging from the 1960s to the 1990s; spending time outdoors in the local Nashville parks; birdwatching in the yard; playing racquetball; and completing projects around the house. Ken was very mechanically inclined and especially liked working with his hands. He spent many happy hours over the course of a decade building a kit construction two-seater helicopter (EXEC-90) that was inspected and certified airworthy. He also took pleasure in activities ranging from constructing small dioramas and tinkering with radio tubes and scientific instruments to doing much of his own auto maintenance. Ken also enjoyed participating in various local Jaguar concours, and he won several awards for his unique show cars. He later became a certified Jaguar judge through the local British car club.

Ken and Sharon appreciated the performing arts, and they spent years supporting and attending performances by the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Ballet. They also liked to travel, and some of their favorite memories came from visits to Western Europe; Alaska; Vail, CO; and many relaxing family beach vacations in Captiva, FL. Ken especially enjoyed trips to coastal California and spoke reverently of the natural beauty of Big Sur.

Kenneth was a longtime member of Woodmont Christian Church, Hillwood Country Club, American MENSA, Experimental Aircraft Association, Jaguar Club of North America, Nashville British Car Club, and Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

No matter how busy Ken was, his family always came first, and spending time with them brought him immense happiness. He was a devoted husband, loving and involved father, supportive brother, and a doting Papa. Ken found great joy in being a grandfather, and he cherished the time he spent with his granddaughter, who adored him. In his son-in-law’s words, Ken was caring, patient, and the kindest father-in-law a man could ask for.

With his brilliant mind and sound judgment, his strong values and integrity, and, above all, his kindness, Ken was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

There will be a public visitation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, until the memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221.