Floyd joined the Air Force in 1953 and retired in 1973 as a major, having served as a navigator and as a missile command officer at various bases around the country, including those in South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming. He also served in support to Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at Haller Industries and Critikon in Quality Assurance in Tampa, Florida.
Floyd was an avid dog lover and will be missed by his two chihuahuas. He was also a long-time ham radio operator, callsign KW4L, and enjoyed talking to people from all over the world.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vicky Ross; nine children, John Ross, Roy (Anne) Ross, Lizann Ross, George Ross, Clare (Joe) Brown, Paula (Gary) Hart, Song (Ashley) Ross, Stella (Isaac) Dover, and Lisa (Dino) Salinas; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Private Visitation will be at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Oldsmar West Hillsborough Chapel on Tuesday, March 31, 4-7pm.