Carl Floyd

Carl Dean Floyd (December 18, 1958 – March 8, 2017)

Carl D. Floyd, 58, peacefully departed this life on March 8th, 2017 at Walter Reed Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.

Carl, son of the late Raymond Floyd Sr. and Sallie Mae Floyd, was born on December 18th, 1958 in Garysburg, NC. He graduated from Gumberry High School, Class of 1977, and went on to serve his country in the United States Army.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church. Later, he joined River of Grace Lutheran Church, and remained a faithful member.

Carl was married to Phyllis (Anne) in 1983. They are the proud parents of his only child, Cherrice, and remained close friends until his death.

Being a firm believer in education, Carl became a student of Strayer University, where he received his Bachelors in Business Administration. Before he became ill, he worked over 15 years with the Virginia Employment Commission, where he specialized in assisting veterans like himself.

Carl enjoyed many hobbies. Those who knew him often said he “simply enjoyed life”. His smile could brighten a room. His laugh was so joyous, you could hear it from a distance, and it made you laugh. His love for his Washington Redskins was always evident, but it still never came close to the love he had for his daughter and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both parents, as well as four siblings: three brothers, Jessie Lee Odom, Mack Odom, and Edward Odom, and one sister, Annie Marie High.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Cherrice Floyd-Cook (Antwoine), and his three grandchildren, Caleb, Cameron, and Elaine; his brother, Raymond Floyd Jr. (Clara) of Hampton, VA; four sisters, Faye Lashley (Titus) of Virginia Beach, VA, Dorothy Mason of Gaston, NC, Pamela Mason (Quinton) of Greensboro, NC, and Kathy Jackson (Michael) of Fredericksburg, VA; a beloved aunt, Maggie Fikes, and uncle, June Fikes; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends; three close friends who were confidants and took care of him until the end, Larry Jones, Craig Turner, and Michael Anderson.
Revelations 21:4 reads, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Those of us who shared this life with Carl Dean Floyd are hurting now, but he is longer in pain, and we will see him again one day.

Family will receive friends on Sunday March 19, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Baker-Post Funeral Home and Cremation Center 10001 Nokesville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110. A funeral service will be held at the River of Grace Lutheran Church 15012 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20112 on Monday March 20, 2017 at 10:00am, with Pastor Connie Thomson officiating.

Interment will be at Quantico National Cemetery following the funeral service.

Please sign the guest book at www.bakerpostfh.com.