James H. Floyd was born September 14, 1937 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late William Ervin and Sarah Jewel Bailey Floyd.
Mr. Floyd worked for many years in Oil Company management. He enjoyed wood working, carpentry work, making furniture, lawn care, gardening, and playing pool.
Mr. Floyd departed this life on December 1, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 84 Years, 2 Months, 17 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Sarah Porter of Southaven, MS; two granddaughters, Ashley (Pierce) Ramsey and husband Philip of Horn Lake, MS, Rachel Roberts of Salem, OR; four great grandchildren, Luna Penelope, Pierce Jones, Cannon James Ramsey, and Trey Ramsey; nephews, Ervin, Richard, and Ronald (Tanya) Floyd.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by an infant brother and brother, Leslie Floyd; a grandson, Trey Pierce whom his grandfather took special care of his needs during his battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in memory of Trey Pierce.
