Robert A. Floyd, Sr., 89, of 107 Floyd Rd., Sinnemahoning, PA formerly of Glen Burnie, MD & Renovo, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Saturday (February 22, 2014) night.
He was born August 9, 1924 in Renovo, PA a son of the late John and Sarah Barr Floyd.
He married the late Jean A. Weaver Floyd.
He was born August 9, 1924 in Renovo, PA a son of the late John and Sarah Barr Floyd.
He married the late Jean A. Weaver Floyd.
Mr. Floyd graduated from Renovo High School. He served with the US Navy during WW II onboard the Submarine USS Icefish 367 where he received a Navy Good Conduct Medal!, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (w/ 4 bronze star appurtenances), Combat Action Ribbon, Discharge Button, and Honorable Service Lapel Pin (Ruptured Duck), a submarine combat insignia (with gold star), Philippine Liberation Medal (w/1 bronze star appurtenances) and Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Badge (Navy). He retired from the US postal Service where he had worked for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Renovo, the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW, Emporium, and the Submarine Vets. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and watching wildlife around his farm.
Surviving
Daughter: Carol Floyd Pavlis, Glen Burnie, MD
Son: Robert A. Floyd, Jr., Fayetteville, PA
4 Grandchildren: Michael (Elizabeth) Pavlis, Jon (Sarah) Pavlis, Ryan Floyd & Erin Floyd Weiss
4 Great Grandchildren including William and Anson Pavlis
Nephew: Malcome "Bud" Stone,
Preceded in Death By
Parents: John and Sarah Barr Floyd
Wife: Jean A. Weaver Floyd who died Jan. 8, 2013
Son-in-law: Jeff Pavlis
Services are Private. No Visitation. A Military Service was be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the Floyd Family Cemetery, Sinnemahoning, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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