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Keith Floyd Obituary
Born in Hawkinsville and raised in Cochran, Keith was the son of the late Mahlon Willis and Mary Davis Floyd. A graduate of Cochran High School in 1976, he went on to earn degrees from Troy State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and John Marshall Law School. Keith served his country with distinction as a U.S. Air Force F-15 Fighter Pilot before continuing his aviation career as a pilot for Delta Air Lines, from which he retired. Keith was a devoted member of Roddy Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Lori W. Floyd of Cochran; his sons, Richard (Samantha) Floyd of Chamblee and Timothy Floyd of Oakwood; his granddaughter, Ellie Floyd of Chamblee; his brother, Tim (Barbara) Floyd of Ashburn; his sister, Sheree (Phil) Serrian of Lawrenceville; several nieces and nephews.
The family is at 418 Floyd-NeSmith Road, Cochran.
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service at Roddy Baptist Church.
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