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Michael Floyd Obituary
April 3, 1947 - June 4, 2025
BLOOMINGTON - Michael Dean "Mike" Floyd, age 78, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:53 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
Mike was born on April 3, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, to William Orville and Dorothy Ellen Snyder Floyd. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. Shortly after, Mike honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970.
On January 8, 1966, Mike married Bontia Kay Murphy in Bloomington. They shared a long life together until her passing on February 25, 2014.
Mike devoted 37 years to his career as Manager of Maintenance at the U.S. Post Office before continuing his professional journey at Illinois State University in Facilities Management. A man of faith, he was an active member of East White Oak Bible Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Michael Floyd of Bloomington and Anthony "Tony" Floyd of Glasford, Illinois, and two sisters, Angie and Cindy. Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bontia, his parents, and his sister Patti.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life and legacy. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. His funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the same location, with Reverend Scott Boerckel officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the conclusion of the service by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Burial will follow at Funks Grove Cemetery in McLean, Illinois.
The family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Mike's memory.
Please join in honoring Mike's life by sharing your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com
Mike Floyd will be remembered for his dedication, service, and the love he shared with his family and community. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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Marie Nelson
June 10, 2025
Condolences to Brent, Tony, Cindy & Angie. My memories of Mike are of a quiet & kind soul, who surely rests now in eternal peace.
Roger Shoup
June 9, 2025
Another class mate from BHS. So sorry
Nancy Sweitzer
June 8, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Mike's son's and sisters. Mike was the best husband and father, ever! He was not only my brother-in-law, but, he was my friend! I will miss our hours-long conversations about our lives and The Lord and His Word. But, he is now in heaven where there are no more tears, no more sorrows, and, finally with the love of his life, my sister Bonnie.
Nancy Sweitzer
June 8, 2025
My heartfelt sorrow and condolences to Mike's songs and sister. Mike was the best husband and father, ever! He was not only my brother-in-law but my friend. I will greatly miss our hours-long conversations talking about our love for The Lord, the Bible and, our lives, and always said he us praying for me and my family. But, I know he is free, now, and dwelling in the place called heaven where there'll be no more tears, no more sorrow.
David Lee
June 6, 2025
I will miss Mike and his smile when he greeted me over our fence! Praise God, he was a believer!!!
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