Mr. William Allen “Billy” Floyd Sr 72, of Horn Lake, MS passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. Billy was born August 2, 1948 and was the son of the late William C. Floyd, Jr and Melva Williamson Floyd. He was a 1966 graduate of Hay Long High School in Mt. Pleasant, TN. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army serving two tours of duty in VietNam as a mechanic. He retired from Thompson Machinery in Memphis, TN in 2016 with 36 years of service. Billy loved his family, and his children and grandchildren were his greatest treasures. He loved listening to country music and watching Nascar.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 45 years, Darlene Ellis Floyd, two daughters, Penny Roark (Travis) of Ft Mitchell, AL, Shannon Floyd Hatcher (Jason) of Lake Cormorant, MS and one son, William Allen Floyd, Jr (Emily) of Hernando, MS. He leaves behind eight grandchildren that truly loved and adored their “Paw-Paw” – Eric Woodward (Rebecca), Jayson (JJ) Hatcher, Jacob Hatcher, Destiny Hatcher Skaggs (Andy), Bryanna Hedden (Kaine), Kendall, Luke and Brooks Floyd. He also leaves behind eleven great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is survived by one sister, Gay Floyd of Columbia, TN: three brothers, Jimmy Floyd (Brenda) of Mt. Pleasant, TN; Phil Floyd (Penny) of Columbia, TN and Ricky Floyd of Murfreesboro, TN. Uncle B was loved by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 12 :00 to 2 :00 p.m. Sunday December 13, 2020 at Hernando Funeral 2285 Hwy 51 South Hernando, MS 38623
Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 13, 2020 at the Funeral Home.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Columbia Tennessee.
Final arrangements are being managed by Hernando Funeral Home (662)429-5260. brentwoodfuneralservices.com