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Robert E. Floyd

1948 - 2016

Robert E. Floyd obituary, 1948-2016, Alexandria, LA

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Brothers Pineville

2701 Military Highway

Pineville, Louisiana

Robert Floyd Obituary

Robert E. Floyd

Robert E. Floyd, 68, of Deville, Louisiana passed away, Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born April 5, 1948 to Durham and Katherine Floyd in Pineville, Louisiana.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a graveside services at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Alan Knight officiating at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.

Robert fought in the Vietnam War and was a member of the VVA, DAV, American Legion and NRA. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendations Medal and a Bronze Star. He loved duck hunting, fishing and spending time at the camp. He loved his family above all else and was especially proud of his grandson, Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Durham and Katherine Floyd.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Stelle Marler Floyd, sons, Dale Floyd and Robert L. Floyd, his favorite daughter-in-law, Sherry Floyd and grandson, Cooper Floyd. He also left behind his beloved pups, Greta and Izzy.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Hendrix, Alan Knight, Victor Lott, Ronnie Lott, Roy Scroggs and Ernest Dubroc.

To extend online condolences to the Floyd family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Published by The Town Talk on May 25, 2016.
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Stelle . . . I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary Ann Cebrynski

May 26, 2016

So sorry. Robert was a wonderful person. Praying for you, Stelle and family.

Pam Floyd Kittinger

May 26, 2016

Stelle,We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margaret and Venix Bordelon

May 25, 2016

Stella, I am shock. Prayers for you and your son. Another angel call forg the golden gates. Call me

penny pace

May 25, 2016

Sorry for your loss. We were neighbors 30 years ago on Hwy. 28 East in Pineville.

Donna Garsee

May 25, 2016

Stelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was your best friend! If I can do anything for you let me know. I am praying for you and your family!

Georganne Treadway

May 25, 2016

Mrs. Stelle, Robert (Bob) and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pamela McPhate Griffin

May 25, 2016

Stelle, Dennis and I are so sorry. You are in our thoughts at this time. We love you and are here when you need us.

Dennis & Claudette Speights

May 25, 2016

Bobby and I spent many a cold morning in his duck blind waiting for the best shot on some ducks. We also worked together at the VA hospital where we first met in classes. I will miss him as I loved him like a brother I never had. Please let me know if we can help in any way. Jim, Heather, & Jessica Moser

May 25, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

May 25, 2016

Stelle, my heart is breaking for you. I know how much you loved him. I will be praying for you and your family.

Kay Andrews

May 25, 2016

Stelle, I just heard about your great loss. So sorry! Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering Robert, you and family today and always. Love you, Cuz! Artie (and Larry Sutton)

Artie Sutton

May 25, 2016

Dear Stelle, The family of Mary Bush Maxwell wishes you and your family love and comfort in your time of great loss. Know that your lovely note when we lost our mom meant so much to us, hope all the expressions of caring you get will lift you and your family up in the same way.

Darlene Tucker

May 25, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Mr Robert was a very nice man. We will miss him coming in the Shell station.

Glenda Dollar

May 24, 2016

Stelle, We are so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy and I both loved Robert. He will be missed.
Nell and Jimmy McPhate

May 24, 2016

All of our love to Stelle, Rob and family. Jerry and I have so many fond memories of our times spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cherie Otis

May 24, 2016

I will miss my old duck hunting and fishing buddy and brother. I truly loved him.

Jerry Otis

May 24, 2016

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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Hixson Brothers Pineville

2701 Military Highway, Pineville, LA 71360

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11:00 a.m.

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2701 Military Highway, Pineville, LA 71360

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