FLOYD, BILL 002


BILLY G. FLOYD
Date Of Birth:	OCTOBER 10, 1937
Date Of Death:	JANUARY 22, 2011
Service Date:	TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 VISITATION - 5:00 - 9:00 MONDAY EVENING

BILLY G. FLOYD, age 73, of Tullahoma departed this life on Sat., Jan. 22, 2010, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Decherd, TN to the late Densel and Odessa Payne Floyd.

Mr. Floyd is a member of Grace Baptist Church in Manchester. Mr. Floyd began a career in law enforcement as a deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff’s department. He was then employed for many years as a state trooper in Coffee County before becoming injured. Before retiring he was a self-employed automobile salesman owning Tennessee Auto Sales. Mr. Floyd was also a veteran serving twelve years in the Army National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Earl, Edwin and Vann Floyd, Sisters; Faye and Helen Floyd, a son, Billy M. Floyd and a daughter, Donna Reese.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Floyd of Tullahoma, Daughters, Tammie (Mark) Retzloff of Beaver Creek, OH, Sheila (Arlin) Reese of Tullahoma. Son, Paul Holman, Jr. and wife, Stacy of Tullahoma. Brother, Otis (Betty) Floyd of Lynchburg, TN. Nieces; Barbara June Hemmingway and Patty Fiero both of Los Angeles, CA. Diane Baker of Lynchburg, TN. 15-Grandchildren and 8-Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation with the family was Monday evening from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Rev. Frank Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd, TN.

From: Tracy Trott
Location:Nashville
As the Colonel of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, I would like to extend our sympathies to the entire family of behalf of our department. Billy's career ended before mine began. People like Billy paved the way for my generation of troopers and we appreciate and honor his service. TT

From: Charlie Gattis THP Road Law Member
Location:Tracy City
Sorry to hear of your loss. I first remember Billy when I was attending Franklin County High School, he was working for TDOT. I remember the Deputy Sheriff and THP days. When I went to work as a State Trooper Billy was working Coffee County, and I was stationed in Nashville. My brother Jim Gattis kept me up to date with Billy. The last time I talked to Billy was at J.C. Northcutt's visitation. My prayers are with you at this time.

From: JOEL PARHAM,CAPT. RET. T.H.P.
Location:ATHENS TN.
TO THE FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BILLY. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. I WORKED WITH BILLY AND CONSIDERED HIM A GOOD FRIEND. GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY.DANJURO RUPPHE

From: Bob Stoetzel
Location:Woodbury Tn.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss, and know that my prayers are with you during your time of grief. Bob Stoetzel Retired Trooper Cannon County

From: Mike Walker
Location:LaVergne, TN 37086
Mrs. Floyd and family, I was so saddened to hear of Billy's passing. I met him over 30 years ago when I first came on the Patrol and worked Marion County. My prayer is that God will fill you with the Peace, Comfort, and Love that only He can give. Mike Walker, THP Retired Colonel

From: Paul Johnson Colonel Retired THP
Location:Murfreesboro Tn
Linda and family, heartfelt condolences from Liz and I. Remember the good days as Sgt. in Coffee county. Billy did a good job as a Trooper. I count it a privilege to have known and worked with him.

From: Sally Doney-Stevens
Location:Murfreesboro, TN
I would like to extend my condolences to Billy's family. We have been friends for many years and went to grade school together in the old Greenhaw school building. He will be missed.