Kenneth "Kenny" Allen Floyd, 67, of Springfield, died at 4:04 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home.
Kenny was born November 17, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth L. and Virginia C. (Sokolis) Floyd. He married Virginia Ruth Brown on July 4, 1987; she preceded him in death on May 27, 2010.
Kenny was a beloved son, loving husband, caring brother, giving grandfather, and concerned great-grandfather. He was devoted to his family and adored his loving wife, Virginia, and every minute they spent together. She was the glue that kept his life together. Kenny felt so alone when he lost her to cancer. A big part of his heart was sent to heaven with her. Virginia and Kenny worked together for many years building a home where they raised their grandchildren.
He joined the Marine Corps and loved his country and was very patriotic. Kenny wished for the country a feeling of unity and pride and prayed for that always. He was very proud of everyone in his family and extended family that served the country in the branches of the military.
Kenny was very diverse in his working career. He worked at Garrett Air Research in California and the U.S. Guards. Kenny also worked at many service stations when they were considered full-service stations. (He laughed about this one!). Kenny ended his working career working for Bunn-o-Matic, rebuilding and refurbishing commercial coffee brewers. He also worked with Virginia cleaning office buildings. They always finished their evening sitting together, talking, and having a cold one.
Kenny loved nature until the day he died. As well as living in Springfield, he lived in Texas, California, and Oregon before returning to Illinois. While in Oregon, he became sort of a mountain man, spending much of his time alone in nature and living off the land. He said this was one of the happiest times of his life.
When he was young, Kenny was quite the fisherman, and it followed him through his adulthood. He and his dad spent many days fishing and camping on Lake Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin. Those were special days for both of them. They were always looking for a bigger one. Kenny was very close with his dad which lasted until the end of his dad's life. Many mishaps took place in Wisconsin including one with a mama bear and her babies. Kenny also loved hunting with the Floyd clan. All four Floyd men went deer hunting, he laughed, but rarely did they come home with one. Like Kenny, they just loved to be in the woods. There was always a story about how a big one got away or was too far away to shoot. (Ha-ha).
Kenny was a fun-loving guy that loved life and tried to see the humor in everything. He always tried to see the positive in everything. Kenny lived a simple life and appreciated the little things in life. He prayed for strength daily and felt his Lord assisting him, always giving Him the glory and honor for it. One of his many positive statements was "this too shall pass". He always tried to lift up others even when he was at his lowest. Kenny had many friends, and a very few close ones, who he appreciated every single day.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry L. Floyd and Jerald L. Floyd.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule--Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Kenny was born November 17, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth L. and Virginia C. (Sokolis) Floyd. He married Virginia Ruth Brown on July 4, 1987; she preceded him in death on May 27, 2010.
Kenny was a beloved son, loving husband, caring brother, giving grandfather, and concerned great-grandfather. He was devoted to his family and adored his loving wife, Virginia, and every minute they spent together. She was the glue that kept his life together. Kenny felt so alone when he lost her to cancer. A big part of his heart was sent to heaven with her. Virginia and Kenny worked together for many years building a home where they raised their grandchildren.
He joined the Marine Corps and loved his country and was very patriotic. Kenny wished for the country a feeling of unity and pride and prayed for that always. He was very proud of everyone in his family and extended family that served the country in the branches of the military.
Kenny was very diverse in his working career. He worked at Garrett Air Research in California and the U.S. Guards. Kenny also worked at many service stations when they were considered full-service stations. (He laughed about this one!). Kenny ended his working career working for Bunn-o-Matic, rebuilding and refurbishing commercial coffee brewers. He also worked with Virginia cleaning office buildings. They always finished their evening sitting together, talking, and having a cold one.
Kenny loved nature until the day he died. As well as living in Springfield, he lived in Texas, California, and Oregon before returning to Illinois. While in Oregon, he became sort of a mountain man, spending much of his time alone in nature and living off the land. He said this was one of the happiest times of his life.
When he was young, Kenny was quite the fisherman, and it followed him through his adulthood. He and his dad spent many days fishing and camping on Lake Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin. Those were special days for both of them. They were always looking for a bigger one. Kenny was very close with his dad which lasted until the end of his dad's life. Many mishaps took place in Wisconsin including one with a mama bear and her babies. Kenny also loved hunting with the Floyd clan. All four Floyd men went deer hunting, he laughed, but rarely did they come home with one. Like Kenny, they just loved to be in the woods. There was always a story about how a big one got away or was too far away to shoot. (Ha-ha).
Kenny was a fun-loving guy that loved life and tried to see the humor in everything. He always tried to see the positive in everything. Kenny lived a simple life and appreciated the little things in life. He prayed for strength daily and felt his Lord assisting him, always giving Him the glory and honor for it. One of his many positive statements was "this too shall pass". He always tried to lift up others even when he was at his lowest. Kenny had many friends, and a very few close ones, who he appreciated every single day.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry L. Floyd and Jerald L. Floyd.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule--Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Kenneth "Kenny" Allen Floyd, 67, of Springfield, died at 4:04 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home.
Kenny was born November 17, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth L. and Virginia C. (Sokolis) Floyd. He married Virginia Ruth Brown on July 4, 1987; she preceded him in death on May 27, 2010.
Kenny was a beloved son, loving husband, caring brother, giving grandfather, and concerned great-grandfather. He was devoted to his family and adored his loving wife, Virginia, and every minute they spent together. She was the glue that kept his life together. Kenny felt so alone when he lost her to cancer. A big part of his heart was sent to heaven with her. Virginia and Kenny worked together for many years building a home where they raised their grandchildren.
He joined the Marine Corps and loved his country and was very patriotic. Kenny wished for the country a feeling of unity and pride and prayed for that always. He was very proud of everyone in his family and extended family that served the country in the branches of the military.
Kenny was very diverse in his working career. He worked at Garrett Air Research in California and the U.S. Guards. Kenny also worked at many service stations when they were considered full-service stations. (He laughed about this one!). Kenny ended his working career working for Bunn-o-Matic, rebuilding and refurbishing commercial coffee brewers. He also worked with Virginia cleaning office buildings. They always finished their evening sitting together, talking, and having a cold one.
Kenny loved nature until the day he died. As well as living in Springfield, he lived in Texas, California, and Oregon before returning to Illinois. While in Oregon, he became sort of a mountain man, spending much of his time alone in nature and living off the land. He said this was one of the happiest times of his life.
When he was young, Kenny was quite the fisherman, and it followed him through his adulthood. He and his dad spent many days fishing and camping on Lake Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin. Those were special days for both of them. They were always looking for a bigger one. Kenny was very close with his dad which lasted until the end of his dad's life. Many mishaps took place in Wisconsin including one with a mama bear and her babies. Kenny also loved hunting with the Floyd clan. All four Floyd men went deer hunting, he laughed, but rarely did they come home with one. Like Kenny, they just loved to be in the woods. There was always a story about how a big one got away or was too far away to shoot. (Ha-ha).
Kenny was a fun-loving guy that loved life and tried to see the humor in everything. He always tried to see the positive in everything. Kenny lived a simple life and appreciated the little things in life. He prayed for strength daily and felt his Lord assisting him, always giving Him the glory and honor for it. One of his many positive statements was "this too shall pass". He always tried to lift up others even when he was at his lowest. Kenny had many friends, and a very few close ones, who he appreciated every single day.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry L. Floyd and Jerald L. Floyd.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule--Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Kenny was born November 17, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth L. and Virginia C. (Sokolis) Floyd. He married Virginia Ruth Brown on July 4, 1987; she preceded him in death on May 27, 2010.
Kenny was a beloved son, loving husband, caring brother, giving grandfather, and concerned great-grandfather. He was devoted to his family and adored his loving wife, Virginia, and every minute they spent together. She was the glue that kept his life together. Kenny felt so alone when he lost her to cancer. A big part of his heart was sent to heaven with her. Virginia and Kenny worked together for many years building a home where they raised their grandchildren.
He joined the Marine Corps and loved his country and was very patriotic. Kenny wished for the country a feeling of unity and pride and prayed for that always. He was very proud of everyone in his family and extended family that served the country in the branches of the military.
Kenny was very diverse in his working career. He worked at Garrett Air Research in California and the U.S. Guards. Kenny also worked at many service stations when they were considered full-service stations. (He laughed about this one!). Kenny ended his working career working for Bunn-o-Matic, rebuilding and refurbishing commercial coffee brewers. He also worked with Virginia cleaning office buildings. They always finished their evening sitting together, talking, and having a cold one.
Kenny loved nature until the day he died. As well as living in Springfield, he lived in Texas, California, and Oregon before returning to Illinois. While in Oregon, he became sort of a mountain man, spending much of his time alone in nature and living off the land. He said this was one of the happiest times of his life.
When he was young, Kenny was quite the fisherman, and it followed him through his adulthood. He and his dad spent many days fishing and camping on Lake Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin. Those were special days for both of them. They were always looking for a bigger one. Kenny was very close with his dad which lasted until the end of his dad's life. Many mishaps took place in Wisconsin including one with a mama bear and her babies. Kenny also loved hunting with the Floyd clan. All four Floyd men went deer hunting, he laughed, but rarely did they come home with one. Like Kenny, they just loved to be in the woods. There was always a story about how a big one got away or was too far away to shoot. (Ha-ha).
Kenny was a fun-loving guy that loved life and tried to see the humor in everything. He always tried to see the positive in everything. Kenny lived a simple life and appreciated the little things in life. He prayed for strength daily and felt his Lord assisting him, always giving Him the glory and honor for it. One of his many positive statements was "this too shall pass". He always tried to lift up others even when he was at his lowest. Kenny had many friends, and a very few close ones, who he appreciated every single day.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry L. Floyd and Jerald L. Floyd.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule--Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
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