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Lloyd Council Folks, a native of Kinston, North Carolina, was born to the late William Council Folks and Letha Brown Folks on December 19, 1945. Having lived a life of service to God, his family, and his community, he entered his final stage of service on January 20, 2026. Always an avid learner, Lloyd attended Kinston City Schools and graduated from his beloved Adkin Senior High School as a proud member of the class of 1964. Upon graduation, he earned an Accounting Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, becoming a member of the school’s Black Pioneers. He was drafted during his studies at Chapel Hill into the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam. After his discharge and receiving a Purple Heart for his heroism, he returned to finish his degree and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant. Lloyd spent many years providing accounting services in Washington, DC, and Chicago before returning home and opening Folks & Associates, CPA, Inc. in his hometown of Kinston. Specializing in business and construction accounting he shared his expertise with numerous religious and community organizations providing classes in finance and business development. He partnered with other organizations to positively impact his community by empowering them to take ownership of their own destiny. Lloyd became a member of Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church at an early age along with his family and later joined Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church. At Sycamore Hill, he was an active usher and Finance Chair until his illness prevented him from continuing in that capacity. He was also a dedicated member of Lambda Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Lloyd had a servant’s spirit. Preceding Lloyd in death were his parents; his son, Lerone Folks, and his siblings, Barbara Folks, Louise Croom and William Folks. He leaves a legacy of honesty, kindness, and compassion and is survived by his wife Shirley of the home; two sons, Stephen of Grifton, NC; and Mitchell (Akua) of Garner, NC; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Mr. Lloyd Council Folks

December 19, 1945 - January 20, 2026