Born on May 31, 1930 in Amherst County, he was the son of the late William Elton Floyd and the late Eunice Jennings Floyd. Cecil served our country in the United States Marines. He also retired from B & W. After retiring Cecil also worked for Avis. He was a member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and loved being a marine. Cecil was also a member of the Jamerson YMCA and the American Legion Post 16.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brother, R. Leroy Floyd, his sister, Shirley F. Gowen and his beloved dog, Lady.
Cecil is survived by his daughters, Sheila Mays and husband George, Lisa Brigham, and Cathie Pannell and husband Tracy; three grandchildren, Frankie Mays and wife Kelly, Matthew Melton, and L.D. Angus and wife Holly; nine great grandchildren, Madison, Franklin, and Jack Mays, Brett, Cooper, Jon Wayne Melton; Dalaney and Dakotah Angus; and Christian Tomlinson; brother, James E. Floyd; sisters, Madeline Mawyer and Elsie Jessee; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with Rev. Shawn Ames officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family would like you to consider Hyland Heights Baptist Church, 11452 Wards Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588.
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