James Monroe “Buddy” Floyd, 87, of Blackshear, passed away Friday morning, November 1, 2024, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness.
Born December 25, 1936, in Alma, he was a son of Brinson and Myrtle Keener Floyd. He lived most of his life in Bacon County but had lived for the past 15 years in Pierce County. He retired in 2005 from Waycross Molding (Ace Rubber) following a 40-year career.
He attended Waycross Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed being active daily with the Pierce County Senior Center. He also enjoyed music and playing his harmonica.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Diane Taylor Floyd and a brother, William “Bill” Floyd.
Survivors include his daughter, Hulene Hardenbrook (husband Tony), Waycross; two grandsons, Al Jacobs (wife Jennifer), Waycross and Daniel Jacobs, Jesup; two great-grandchildren, Cory Jacobs and Ashlyn Jacobs; one brother, L.M. Floyd, Thompson; sister, Shirley Moore, Waycross; special sister-in-law, Doris Floyd
Lewis, Alma; grandpups, Bobby and Nila; all his Pierce County Senior Center friends and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, from the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.
Interment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
