Benny Floyd Obituary

Benny Dennis Floyd was born in Hazen on August 29, 1940 to Enos Floyd and Nettie Mae Kee Floyd. He entered Heaven on July 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
Benny is survived by his son, Terry (Ellen) Floyd, and daughter, Felicia (Greg) Hogue. One granddaughter, Emily Floyd and a bonus daughter, Felisha Thomas of New York. One brother, Jerry (Judy) Floyd. Brother-in-law, John Summar. Sister-in-law, Betty Parsley and several nieces and nephews. And, very special friend, Carl Bass.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Parsley Floyd and his brother, Kenneth (Joyce) Floyd; step-father, Jimmy Dozier
Following in his father's footsteps, he was a lifelong Mason and Pastmaster of Brinkley Lodge #295.
He worked 35 years in the service department at New Holland. After retiring in 2004, his new hobby became woodworking and making duck calls. That is when his hobby business; Big Woods Game Calls was established. He loved entering the competitions and was very successful and a member of Call Maker and Collector Association of America. Most of all he loved the camaraderie that came along with spending time with the special friends he made. Ron Gould being one of those.
Benny also enjoyed deer hunting until his health would no longer allow him to do it. Oh, the stories he would tell.
He and Marilyn loved to travel. Some of their favorite trips were to: Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska,and Canada. They made friends from all around the world.
Benny was living at The Blake in Little Rock and was given the name Papa by a few of his angels there. Many thanks to Pam. Kaylah, Lindsey, Angela, and many others who made him feel super special and provided him care.
Services for Benny will be at Centerpoint Baptist Church in Hazen, AR with visitation from 12:00 PM til 1:00 PM and funeral service following beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 10th, interment will be in the Centerpoint Cemetery. Guests are invited to join the family for a reception in the church fellowship hall following the services. Arrangements are entrusted with Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to CenterPoint Cemetery in Hazen, St. Jude's in Memphis, or a charity of your choice.