At Capital Investment Advisors, our mission is to help people retire sooner and happier than they ever thought possible. Getting there requires patience, discipline, and dedication. Luckily, the clients we support have those qualities in spades. In the hope of inspiring others, we occasionally feel compelled to share the stories of one or two who have successfully navigated the journey and found happiness along the way.
Today’s client spotlight shines on Lloyd and Vickie.
Ready To Get Started
Retiring after a successful career as a chemical coating sales representative and over 30 years in healthcare management, Lloyd and Vickie were ready to get started on their core pursuits: community service and leadership. The two moved to Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia. Wasting no time, Lloyd became Homeowners Association (HOA) President of their new community and then joined the Greene County Volunteer Fire Department, where he spent a decade ensuring the safety and well-being of his neighbors.
In 2010, both Lloyd and Vickie took on a new challenge, becoming Co-Chairs of the Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund (GCCSF)—an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, and toys to approximately 300 children and 225 senior citizens annually. Sometimes, volunteer work can be even more challenging than a career, but it can also be more rewarding. By securing several grants, implementing changes to the application process, garnering support from board members, and forging a new partnership with the Athens Toys for Tots chapter, Lloyd and Vickie helped the GCCSF meet the promises of its mandate and more. It gifted extra toys to local foster children and The Circle of Love Shelter for Battered Women and even extended beyond borders to a neighboring county. In their 13 years as co-chairs, Lloyd and Vickie left a lasting impact on the community. But if you asked them, they’d insist it was the other way around.
Donation from Nibco Corporation to the Greene County Stocking Fund (GCCSF).
Lloyd, Vickie and their granddaughter volunteering.
Lloyd and Vickie winning the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s ‘unsung hero’ award for their work with GCCSF.
Continued Service Through Faith and Charity
Lloyd and Vickie remain active members of the First Methodist Church Greensboro-Lake Oconee (FMC). Vickie serves as the Recording Secretary. Lloyd is on the Staff Parish Relations Committee and the Missions Committee, where he works to build and provide beds for children in need.
First Methodist Church volunteers at the Second Harvest food distribution.
As a board member of Second Harvest, Lloyd serves as a liaison to synthesize the cooperation and kindness of everyone involved. Together, they’re able to procure, prepare, and distribute food to approximately 200 families in need every third Saturday of the month.
Second Harvest food distribution line.
Giving Is Living
When he appeared as a guest on the Retire Sooner Podcast, Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with Morrie, told Wes Moss that giving is living. Lloyd and Vickie are testaments to that truth. While Lloyd’s lucrative sales career helped provide the means and opportunity for a happy retirement, it was a dedicated advocation to community service that allowed him and Vickie to fully realize the profound impact that giving to others could have on their own lives.
With four children and 14 grandchildren, Lloyd and Vickie remain actively engaged with their family, recently celebrating the arrival of their first great-grandchild in October. Their legacy of generosity and devotion continues to inspire those around them, embodying the true spirit of philanthropic action.
With knowledge, tools, and a productive financial plan, building for the future you’ve always wanted is possible. A sense of purpose will help you transition from one to the other. Look to Lloyd and Vickie as examples and chart your own course. Happiness awaits; take the first step and keep going.
Please note, Lloyd and Vickie have given us permission to share their story and photos. They have not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, they do not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing their story.
