Billy Floyd

March 24, 2012

Billy Floyd passed away on Mar 23, 2012, at his home in Bay St. Louis, MS. Billy was born in Atmore on March 31, 1943.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Martha Houck Floyd; a daughter, LaDonna Floyd Dervin (Mike); two grand-daughters, Schuyler Marie Dervin and Jessica Elizabeth Dervin; two sisters, Janice Floyd Malone (Bill) and Delanith Floyd Donelson; a brother -in-law, Larry Houck (Betty) and his mother-In-law, Helen Courtney. Billy is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Collis Floyd and Edna Presley; one sister, Anne Floyd Dunn and a nephew, Raymond Scott Wilson.

Billy graduated from Escambia County High in 1960 and has a degree in computer science. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech SGT after 21 years of meritorious service. Billy is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force NCO Academy, a Vietnam veteran, the recipient of the Republic of Vietnam Gallant Cross, the Vietnam Service Medal, the RVN Campaign Medal and many other awards. He also retired from the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) Stennis Space Center, Pearlington, MS, after 20 years in computer operations. During his lifetime, Billy loved mechanical work, computers, and was an avid fisherman. He followed the Saints and the Alabama Crimson Tide but foremost was his devotion to God, family and the U.S.A.

Funeral services will be held, Monday 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 25, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries