The Richmond News, Mar. 22, 2024

Dec. 10, 1944 ~ March 13, 2024 79 years, 3 months, 3 days

William Floyd

William Daniel Floyd, 79, of rural Orrick passed away March 13, 2024, at Oak Pointe in Kearney following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. William was born Dec. 10, 1944, in Lowell, Mass., to Lucius Harding Floyd and Florence (Chatterton) Floyd.

William served his county with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as an E5, EOD and UDT, second-class diver, all from which he was honorably discharged. William was a member of American Legion Post 557 in Polo.

On Oct. 10, 1965, William was united in marriage to Frances Jean Karnes. They made their home and raised their sons northeast of Orrick.

William worked as a truck driver for ABS Trucking Co. in Kansas City for several years and retired from his duties there in 2004. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He also loved scuba diving.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius and Florence Floyd; and three brothers, John Floyd, Tim Floyd and Robert Floyd.

William is survived by his wife, Jean Floyd, of the home near Orrick; son, Dan Floyd of Orrick; and son and daughter-in-law, Heath and Mandy Floyd of Orrick. He also is survived by his loving grandchildren, Liam Floyd, Lily Floyd, Gretta Floyd, Tatum Floyd and Parker Floyd.

Memorial services with military honors and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Tunnel to Towers in William’s memory.