Michael Preston Floyd

Michael Preston Floyd, 50, of Montgomery, Alabama, died Thursday, January 28th, from complications of Covid-19.

He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Shirley Wade Floyd and the late Robert Donald Floyd, Jr. He is survived by his brother Donald Floyd (Lisa), nieces Hailey Floyd, Lindsey Floyd and nephew Samuel Floyd, beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and his faithful furry companion, Jackson.

Michael graduated from E. C. Glass High School and Frostburg State University. After obtaining his degree in History and Education, he went on to teach his favorite subject AP World History, and coach young athletes in track and field, cross country, and pole vault (a special favorite). For the last ten years Michael made his home in Alabama, while serving as teacher and a head coach at The Montgomery Academy. He was devoted to his students and athletes and he worked tirelessly to help them succeed in academics, athletics and life.

Michael found opportunities to serve the broader Montgomery community by organizing and hosting the Race for Hunger Track Meet, which gave students and athletes an opportunity to raise funds to support the Montgomery Area Food Bank.

Michael’s family, friends, students, and colleagues will greatly miss him. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

The Floyd family recommends the following charities for anyone who wishes to make a contribution in Michael’s memory:

The Montgomery Academy Track and Field Program

Montgomery Area Food Bank

521 Trade Center Street

Montgomery, AL 36108