Gary Wayne Floyd, age 79, passed away peacefully on, October, 18, 2022.
He was born February 17, 1943 in New Market, AL and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, AL.
Gary was employed with P. R. Mallory Capacitor for twenty-two years and was an insurance agent with American General Life Insurance before his retirement. He graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1964. He was an active member of the Alabama Horseshoe Pitchers Association (AHPA) and a major participant in coordinating to bring the first World Horseshoe Tournament to Madison County. He was a member of Lincoln Church of Christ.
Gary enjoyed writing poetry and short stories about his life. Anyone ever receiving a personal poem from Gary was always brought to tears by his expression of love for you. His hobbies included fishing, playing Rook, and especially being in his woodworking shop making various styles of birdhouses. He was always excited to have the opportunity to walk in freshly plowed fields around Madison County searching for his priceless arrowheads. This meant a lot to Gary because of his Indian heritage. He was a collector for over fifty years. Gary was very talented in many areas and always paid attention to the details and the completion of every project.
He touched people from every walk of life and his love and legacy are far reaching. Gary never met a stranger, he always had a smile on his face, and was known to all as a generous, loving, gentle, simple, and kind-hearted man. He was always willing to share anything he had with anyone. He loved sharing stories about his daughters and grandchildren.
He is survived by his two daughters Frances Floyd Morson Cornelison (Dennis) and Christy Floyd Troxell (Matt); four grandchildren Thomas (Tripp) B. Morson III, Kayla Troxell, Alan Troxell (Mary Catherine) and Austin Troxell (Sydney); one sister, Alice Faye Jones, one brother, Boyd Wayne Floyd (Mary); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Della Maude Webb Martin, father, Albert C. Floyd, and sisters Sue Frances (Little Sister) Floyd and Dorothy Martin Berry, stepfather Horace B. Martin and stepmother Hazel Bearden Floyd.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL. The family will welcome friends from 1:00pm until 3:00pm and services will follow in the Chapel. Officiating the service will be Pastor Allen Wilson of Cove Church. Gary will be laid to rest in the Valhalla Memorial Gardens, Garden of Gethsemane following the chapel service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Floyd family.
