Carl Leon Floyd

Carl Leon Floyd of Bruce, MS passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2019. Born in Coffeeville, MS on June, 1 1934 to the late Robert and Lyda Floyd, Carl was 84.

Leon was a Civil Engineer, where his job duties including being a surveyor. During his down time, he also enjoyed the duties of being a Barber. Leon, dedicated to being a church-going christian man, was a faithful and active member of Parker Baptist Church. While always putting family first, Leon had no limit to his giving in order to help anyone that needed it.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John David Floyd, Pinky Floyd, Bob Floyd, sisters, Christine Morgan, Elizabeth Bollinger and Artelle Black.

Leon leaves behind his wife, Joanne Swinehart Floyd of Bruce; Daughters, DeDe (Leroy) Sanchez of New Berry Springs, California and Pam (Tom) SanMillan of Barstow, California; Sons, Terry (Ok) Floyd of Barstow, CA, Rob (Nancy) Floyd, of Savannah, Georgia, and Jimmy (Kim) Jones, of Bruce, MS; Brandy (Jared) Mantia, Amber (Ceasar) Prokopis, Hannah Floyd, Buddy Jones, Alyssa Jones, and Tristen Jones; 3 Great-Grandchildren; and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.

A visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. at Parker Baptist Church. A funeral service honoring Carl's life will follow visitation, starting at 4 p.m. at the church. Bro. Paul Morris and Bro. Kevin Purdon will serve as Officiants.

Following funeral services, Leon will be laid to rest that afternoon at the Parker Baptist Church Cemetery. Bill Morgan, Rick Morgan, Rob Morgan, Jerry Plunk, and Phillip Bollinger, and Ronnie Bollinger will serve the family as Pallbearers. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Leslie Buford, Steve Poindexter, Robert Melton, Stephan Morgan, Vernon Plunk, Dale Morgan, Donnie Logan, and Les Morgan.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce is honored to be entrusted by the family in helping to make arrangements honoring the life of Carl.