King Floyd

King Floyd, celebrated R& B/pop song writer, entertainer and billboard magazine chart topper of the seventies, died Monday, March 6, 2006, from a massive stroke and complications from diabetes in a California, hospital. He was 61. Floyd, an R & B legend, made history with the multi-million seller, “Groove Me” becoming the biggest hit of it’s time for Atlantic Cotillion Records. His solid gold hit of the seventies recorded at Malaco recording studios in Jackson, Mississippi, for Chimneyville records was leased for national distribution. It was later used in film, covered by Bonjovi. And in recent years king’s lyrics became the sound track-music bed for soap and milk commercials alike with Floyd singing (make me feel good inside). Producer arranger Wardell Quezerque says, “Groove Me was such a natural, it only took one take for King to record it”. He was born King Floyd, February 13, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, but was raised in the nearby suburb of Kenner. Floyd left his home town for California, where he teamed with Sonny and Cher’s producer arranger and fellow New Orleanian, Harold Batiste. Floyd also penned songs for Sonny and Cher and others*** King Floyd is the son of the late King Floyd, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Dawkins. He was married to Patricia Ann Hubbard and leaves behind three children, Kimberly Floyd Westry, Kawana Floyd and King “Champ” Michael Floyd; four sisters, Elyria Yvonne Ward, Gracie Floyd, Kerry Floyd and Katherine Floyd; a brother, Kenneth “Bird” Floyd. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Etta Floyd. He leaves to mourn him six grandchildren, Curtis, Kyle, Kayla, King Floyd V, Christian, and Kennedy; and two aunts, Jellorine “Jet” Everett, and Marian B. Floyd. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives, friends and fans. He will be missed dearly and loved forever. Funeral Services will be held at First Zion Baptist Church, 1221 S. Causeway Blvd., in Jefferson, LA 70121 on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home. Guest book may be signed online at www.legacy.com.