Ronald Stephen Floyd

Ronald Stephen Floyd was born March 14, 1946. He was the second child and the first son from the marriage of Theodore and Kathleen Floyd. Ronald was affectionately called “Little Drip” and his father was the “ Big Dripper”. This was based on a popular record called the “ Honey Dripper”. Ronald was a happy and pretty baby and was doted on by his parents.

Ronald’s early years were spent in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was born. The Floyd family was active at the Sacred Heart Church. His mother was a third generation member. The Floyd family then moved to Baton Rouge where Ronald attended Saint Francis Xavier Church and school . In high school Ronald went to live in Berkley, California with his godparents. He later finished his education at Washington High School in Lake Charles. At graduation Ronald received the French Language Award for best student.

While in high school Ronald enlisted as a Reserve Seaman Recruit in the navy. He finished his recruit training in 1963 in San Diego, California. After graduation in 1964, Floyd attended U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School in San Diego. Members of the class had to meet a highly selective criteria based on intelligence, attitude, and character. He graduated a Hospital man ( Medical Technician) on October 08, 1964. Ronald was assigned to the U.S.S Enterprise. He was discharged under Honorable Conditions on May 1, 1966.

Ronald then joined his wife Beatrice who was a lovely Lake Charles lady that he had married on February 2, 1965. They established home life in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Ronald worked at the post office, train station, scrap yard, and various other jobs.

In the late 60’s Ronald moved to Denver to be near his family of origin. He had separated from Beatrice , but always remained friends with her. Ronald found work at a scrap yard and at a meat factory. He worked as a hotel bus driver and finally at the airport. He worked with carts, wheel chairs, and oversized parcels. He was very social and enjoyed interacting with the public and his fellow workers. He worked at Stapleton and then moved to DIA.

Ronald loved life. He suffered two strokes; one in 1997 and another in 1988. These left him with some brain damage and wheelchair bound. In later life his kidneys failed him and other medical conditions presented themselves. Even with all his medical problems Ronald remained cheerful and positive. At North Star Care Facility, where he lived, he enjoyed talking with staff, a good meal, a good western movie, and the companionship of friends, especially Laurie Hawkins who is also deceased and greatly missed.

Ronald is survived by Beatrice Floyd( Lake Charles, LA), his sister Barbara Floyd-Hall ( Denver, CO), nieces and nephews including Tina Hall, Jeff Hall, Ted Hall-Perry, Jonathan M. Nevins, and Simmonne Scott-Hall, and many other relatives including Venessa Walker-Lee ( Baton Rouge, LA), Charcey Cormier ( Lake Charles, LA), and the Smith Family ( Denver, CO).