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Larry Eugene Floyd
LUMBERTON — Mr. Larry Eugene Floyd, of Lumberton, North Carolina, was born on Dec. 31, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Mrs. Clara Floyd Grooms and departed this life on Feb. 14, 2016, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, North Carolina.
Larry was raised in Robeson County by his uncle, the late Mr. Carry Lee Ellis, and aunt, the late Mrs. Earline Floyd Taylor.
During his years of schooling, he was employed by McMillian Funeral Home for several years. Larry attended the Public Schools of Robeson County, graduating in 1968 from South Lumberton High School.
Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. During his service he received a Purple Heart. Upon his return to North Carolina he became a licensed funeral director while working for Steven Rogers Funeral Home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, for five years. Larry served his community while working for the Red Springs Police Department for 31 years, until his retirement.
In the year of 1990, Larry established L.E. Floyd Funeral Home in Red Springs, and St. Pauls, North Carolina; which served families in Robeson, Hoke, Bladen, Scotland and Cumberland counties. He based his business on the motto: "Where Everyone is Someone."
He leaves fond memories to be cherished by his fiancée and caregiver, Reatha McNeill of the home, Lumberton, North Carolina; a sister, Sharon Grooms of Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; a brother, George Lee Thompson of Lumberton, North Carolina; three daughters, Brendella Gillis of Lumberton, North Carolina, Lisa M. Troy of Lumberton, and DyAsia Floyd of Red Springs, North Carolina; two sons, Edwin Gillis (Tanikia) and Tony McIver (Matasha) of Lumberton, North Carolina; two aunts, Ethel Pearl Ford (Dallas) of Fairmont, North Carolina, and Alice Carter (Thomas) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; his uncle, William "Bill" Floyd of Fairmont, North Carolina; a special cousin and friend, Clara Lawrence of Charlotte, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Marquiece Tyrele Gillis, Jasmine McCrae, Devangelo Gillis, Jacob Seals and Malik McIver; two stepchildren, Evagale McNeill and Tyleak McNeill of the home; a host of nieces, nephews, friends; and several others which he raised as his own.
A homegoing service for Mr. Larry Eugene Floyd will be held at noon Saturday at Hillary Branch Baptist Church, 1411 Hilly Branch Road, Lumberton, North Carolina.
The viewing will be held at from 4 to 6 p.m. today at L.E. Floyd Funeral Home, Red Springs, North Carolina., and from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hilly Branch Baptist Church, Lumberton, North Carolina.
Entombment will military rites will follow in Moore's Landing, Lumberton, North Carolina.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Floyd
Cynthia Lewis Coleman
February 13, 2024
I remember Mr. Floyd as a good and kind man.
Cynthia Coleman
February 13, 2023
I remember that my dad, Dennis Lewis, had a lot of respect for Mr. Floyd, and he taught me to respect Mr. Floyd as well.
SHARON MCLEAN
March 10, 2016
PAPA FLOYD AND DADDY FLOYD YOU WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED, SHARRON,TASHA,MARI,KELSEY,
KYRIA,SHARON
U WILL ALWAY HAVE A PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
Sandra Watson
February 29, 2016
Larry, I am just hearing of your passing, my heart is heavy but I know that you are in a better place. I thank GOD for our very special bond and all of the support you have shown my family. I have never forgot and will forever remember what we shared. Rest in Peace until we meet again.
Always and Forever,
Davis McDougald
February 24, 2016
Larry, I will always remember our times in Lumbee Homes as teens and attending SLH. You always had a fascination with driving, which seemed to serve you well in life.
Sorry to hear about you passing.
RIP...
Davis & James
LaShawn Ford
February 23, 2016
On behalf of the Floyd Family we like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts. Larry E. Floyd will be missed by all.
February 23, 2016
You have served our family and we will remember you as part of our family. The Wilson Family of Rennert,NC
Cynthia Coleman
February 22, 2016
I feel blessed to have known such a caring and humble man. May God continue to bless and keep his family.
Ruth McKoy
February 22, 2016
My prayers are with the family during the loss of their loved one.
Wesley (Spanky) Parker
February 20, 2016
Let me first say, God is good all the time, God makes no mistakes. I thank God for allowing Floyd to enter my life at a young age (teens). It's always been great working with him at the funeral home. He made me feel special like I was part of a team.I know him as a father because that's what he was to me. Floyd has always been there not only for my family (Parkers) but for the entire Community of Red Springs, and we all loved him. As a kid you want that complete family, but I never had that until Floyd stepped in. Did he have too, no but I thank God that he did. THANK YOU FLOYD. I played sports, baseball was my thing and to see the support I got by seeing him at my games will always be special. Even thoough he was working on the police force he took out time, on duty, on a busy schedule, in a police uniform to see me and the 1984 team beat a #1 team in state whiteville wolfpack 1-0, on a squeeze play. Floyd celebrated with team after the win. Most important, him being a part of me and my family's life will always be cherished by us. We have a lifetime of memories. We loved him, and we will never forget the lifetime love Floyd showed us. May God rest your soul. The Parker family loves you. Spanky loves you always. My condolences goes out to the Floyd family, Edwin and Tony. I Dont know you guys personally but Floyd always talked great things about you guys, may God bless you all.
S Hasty
February 20, 2016
You Have Served Many In Their Time Of Need...Now Servant Of God Take Your Rest...Return Unto Thy Masters Joy...Well Done
Sharon
February 20, 2016
Always had a smile or a laugh
Eric Ellis
February 20, 2016
This was truly COOL uncle and no question my favorite. My heart and thoughts deeply sad and I will always remember the time we spent together.
Sylvia Bethea
February 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 19, 2016
James Edwards. I worked with and saw this man during the good times and the bad times. He was a man of honor and respect. I am proud to say that i knew him and I hope that God will bless and comfort his family and friends. RIP my friend.
Carletta Thompson
February 19, 2016
To Larry Floyd Family: Sorry for your loss. God knows Best! Larry, Rest in Peace!
Steve& Annette Harper
February 19, 2016
We will keep the Floyd Family in our Prayers.My God continue to bless , even in times like this.
Mildred Leggett
February 19, 2016
Deepest Condolences to "The Family & Friends" of Larry. I am saddened for your loss. May the memories you had help to console you in the days and weeks to come!
February 19, 2016
RIP Larry you will be missed cousin but God need another warrior love you James and Patricia McNair
Ronald BRACEY
February 19, 2016
Sorry for your loss praying for the family
February 19, 2016
A great man he will be missed
TERRY & DENISE MCNEILL
February 19, 2016
YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
GOD SPEED
c l
February 19, 2016
A great man he will be missed
Helen Baker
February 19, 2016
To the Floyd Family. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Floyd. He was a great friend in the community. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Be blessed.
The Baker, Patterson, and Miller Family
February 19, 2016
Until we meet again at our next Duty Station.
Pastor Lynn B. Jacobs, US Army Retired
Gloria McLean-Moore
February 19, 2016
R.I.P. my friend. We will miss you but God needed you back home in heaven. You were a God send to me and my family many times. Thank you.
February 19, 2016
Keeping the Floyd family in our prays, will always keep his memory alive in our hearts, such a good friend to the Hardin Family. He was loved dearly.
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