Ernest Floyd

Ernest Floyd, 100 years old, was born on August 26, 1925 to Henry and Olivia Ayers Floyd in Cameron, Texas. He passed peaceably away on August 28th with family members at his bedside. Ernest was the eldest of 11 siblings. Ernest attended school as much as he possibly could. His dad was a share cropper, so they moved around from county to county doing farm work.
Ernest united in the USS Navy in 1943 and served on the Salerno Bay Battleship. Ernest met the love of his life in Beeville, Texas at the Chasefield Naval Base. He and Genette Loraine McKenzie united in marriage in 1945. To this union one child was born, Earnestine Vernette Floyd Carroll. Ernest served as an usher at Union Baptist Church in Fannin, Texas under the leadership of Rev. N. Washington for many years. Later on, he and his family united with the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church family under the leadership of Rev. Vernon Garza. Ernest was the Pastor's usher and remained faithful on his post until he could no longer stand.
Earnest accepted Christ in his life at an early age. He loved being active in the church. His love was being a door keeper in the House of God. Ernest served many years in the Mt. Zion District working in the Congress and Association when these meetings were held.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Olivia Floyd; wife, Gennette Loraine Floyd; brothers, Henry Floyd, Freddie Laviolette, Sr., sisters, Nell Ella Cox, Charlene Johnson and Lou Helen Sumpter.
He is survived by his daughter, Earnestine Vernette Carroll; grandchildren, Marilyn Martin, Elsie Wilson and Annette Davis; great-grandchildren, Horatio Wilson, Aunriette Davis, Andre Davis and India Hamilton; his brothers, Elder Levi Floyd (Jean), Gene Autry Floyd; sisters, Ida Mae Jones and Berniece Crump. Also, he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM with the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas with burial to follow at Cologne Community Cemetery.
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