Floyd Jack Blackmon

Floyd graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. After graduation he immediately entered the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant, specializing in operations and control. Upon his honorable discharge, Floyd began a lengthy career in business administration, beginning in clothing manufacturing as a plant manager for the Warner company in Bethune, South Carolina. Then two decades in banking with American Bank and Trust in Orangeburg, South Carolina as a controller. Retiring from banking as the chief operations officer for Security Federal Bank in Aiken, South Carolina. Floyd acquired his real estate license and worked with Best Properties in West Columbia, subsequently investing with business partners developing, renovating and selling properties throughout the Columbia Metropolitan market.

He was known for his incredible work ethic founded on honesty, integrity, and his lifelong mantra; "That a person's word is their bond."

Floyd enjoyed tennis and horseback riding, but his favorite pastime was following his beloved University of South Carolina Gamecocks. He attended most games and was a long-standing member of the Gamecock Club. The year he accompanied the team to Hawaii with the Gamecock Club is one of his favorite lifelong memories.

A true patriot, Floyd will be remembered for how he loved his God and his country.

Floyd is predeceased by his mother Amy Russell Blackmon and father Floyd Fletcher Blackmon.

He is survived by his son, Floyd (Chip) Jack Blackmon Jr. (Jodi) and grandson, Elijah Blackmon of Dunnegan, Missouri; Granddaughter Mia and great granddaughters Lucy and Ruby Blackmon of West Columbia, South Carolina. He is also survived by his dearest friends Ruth Kepler of Tampa Florida, Mary Margaret Judd of Lexington, Ellen Powell of West Columbia and lifelong friend and business partner Derrick Learn of Lexington. Heartfelt thanks to his caregiver McKenzie Dangerfield for her skilled care, compassion and dedication to Floyd.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel of Hope, 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170, with a funeral service to follow at 11:30 AM. Burial will take place after the service at Southland Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, Floyd asked the donations be made to Union United Methodist Church Irmo or the charity of one's choice.