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He is preceded in death by his parents; Daniel and Ruby Nichols Defore, his first wife; Edna Williams Defore, daughter; Diane Defore, brothers; Donnie, James and Ricky Defore, and sister; Wanda White.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 26 years; Ola Hall Defore, children; Terry Defore (Kristi Vestal), JoAnne Richey (Mark), Brenda (John) Clawson, Henry (Becky) Williams, Jimmy (Samantha) Williams, Zachary Defore, Dusty Defore and Hayley Williams, Siblings, Helen Sprouse (Fred), Ruby Cox (Bobby), Rhonda Shipley, Robert Defore (Connie), Paul Defore (Kay), Dean Defore, Jerry Defore, Louise (Bob) Stephens, 18 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11AM at Burchard Cemetery with Pastor Aaron Jump officiating.
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