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Willis Floyd Obituary

Willis Floyd of 212 Hollon St., Headland, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at his residence. He was 95.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, Headland, with the Rev. J.Q. Corbitt officiating. The body will be in the church one hour before time for the funeral.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie mae Daniels Floyd; father, Frank (Capp) Floyd; mother, Pearla Brown Floyd; and two brothers.
Survivors include five children, Marvie Jean (Darius) Ferrell, Fayetteville, N.C., Marvine (Willie) Williams, Kinsey, Willie Oscar (Catherine) Humphrey, Headland, Nell Brantley, Headland, Frankie (Rose) Floyd, Dothan; one sister, Bernice Floyd, Ozark; sisters-in-law, Corine Daniels and Rosie Reeves, Headland; brother-in-law, jay Daniels, Panama City, Fla.; one aunt, Era Floyd, Dothan; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Headland Peoples Funeral Home, (334) 693-2855, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Published by Dothan Eagle from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2009.

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joyce glover

February 6, 2009

my condolences to the floyd family. i got to know and love mr. willis after moving over on lindsay st. he was not only a good neighbor but a wonderful person overall. i will always remember that smile. so to the family just keep his memories in your hearts and look to God for your strength. our prayers are with you.

joyce,carlton,candi,and kierra

ALLEN (AD) AND LINDA SIMPSON

February 4, 2009

FRANKIE AND NELL I KNOW OUR LIVES HAVE TAKEN DIFFERENT TURNS WE NOW HAVE FAMILIES TO CARE FOR.BUT THE FOND MEMORIES STILL LIVES ON. I REMEMBER VISITING YOU ALL HOME WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG AND I SEEN THE LOVE THAT YOU ALL HAD WITH YOUR PARENTS. IN HIS LAST YEARS WHEN HE WAS GETTING AROUND I WOULD SEE HIM AT THE DOLLAR STORE AND WE WOULD TALK I LOVED TALKING TO HIM WE ALL WILL MISS HIM BUT JUST KNOW THIS THAT WHAT YOU FEEL NOW WON'T BE FOREVER GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH YOU WON'T FORGET BUT GOD WILL SOOTHE YOUR PAIN I KNOW BECAUSE HE SOOTHE MINE. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU (HE WILL).

Elizabeth G. White

February 3, 2009

Willie Nell, Frankie Lee and the others.
I had the priviledge of calling Wills my good friend and I did not see him often but he always had time for me and a great smile.
Just want you all to know that I am thinking of you and be assured we all will meet again someday.
"Miss" Priss White

ROBER M OATES

January 31, 2009

YOU ARE AKK IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AT THIS TIME. WILLIS WAS FAMILY TO ALL OF MY FOLKS.
MACKIE OATES

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