Floyd Glenn Dabbs

Floyd Glenn Dabbs, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was born on February 5, 1927, in Humphrey, Arkansas, and departed this life on November 3, 2025 at the age of 98 in Stuttgart. His parents, William Joseph Dabbs and Ethel Mae Clabourn Dabbs, preceded him in death. During the 1927 flood, his family was forced to leave their home to boat to higher ground with their infant son, Floyd, bundled under covers on the floor of the boat.

He attended the one-room school in Vallier and then went to school in Humphrey. At the age of 17, following in the footsteps of his father, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served in the Pacific during WWII aboard the USS Prestige. He was Honorably discharged in 1946 after two years of active duty and then joined the Naval Reserve where he served for 18 years attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Upon discharge, he returned to Arkansas to attend Arkansas State Teachers College for 2 years. He then came back to Alcorn School and taught all 12 grades and was the bus driver.

His professional career spanned from the assembly line at the Ford Motor Company to working for Fairbanks Morse. When offered a transfer to Cincinnati, he decided to return to his roots and began farming with his father and younger brother. He actively farmed until his retirement but continued to offer advice and encouragement to his son and grandson who still farm the family farm today. This farm, the Clabourn-Dabbs Farm, was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture as an Arkansas Century Farm meaning the family had owned it for 100 years. During his career he received the 1972 Arkansas Soybean Yield Challenge award which included a trip to Europe for him and his wife. He served on the Boards of Stuttgart Co-Op, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and for many years on the Board of Arkansas County Farm Bureau.

On March 24, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ardis Davis. To this union was born their only son, Terry. The family travelled and loved spending time on the Arkansas River at Reydell where they spent weekends boating with friends and family. As Terry’s family grew, they enjoyed going on tractor-pulling trips and spending time on Lake Hamilton. Floyd’s greatest pleasure was spending these times with his wife, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Floyd also looked forward to seeing his many cousins at the Dabbs’ Family Reunions. Many stories were shared with family from across the South.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, W.L. Dabbs and E.R. “Babe” Dabbs.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ardis Davis Dabbs; his son, Terry Glenn Dabbs and his wife Lori; his grandchildren, Trent (Kristian) Dabbs, Stacey (Brian) Reeves, Tiffany (Matthew) Morris; a step-granddaughter Lauren (Eric) Scherm; and nine great-grandchildren, Cadence, Charlee, Finlee, Erin, Irie, Mykayla, Merritt, Winn and Beau.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart followed by a service at 11:00. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Kirk Coker, Hospice Homecare and his caregivers, Melinda Miller and Melody Wilson.

The family suggests memorials to The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie or the charity of their choice.