Floyd was self-employed as a dairy farmer and was the proprietor of Pettit Seed Sales.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nellie "Von" Harris Pettit; 3 children, Lynn Pierson, William Lee Pettit (Brenda), Mike Pettit (Christina); 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Donald R. Pettit and Jerry L. Pettit.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ira Paul Pettit; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, June Strope; and brother, James R. Pettit.
Visitation will be held from 2 PM until 8 PM on Sunday, April 10 at Behm Funeral Home in Waynesburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, April 11 at Behm with burial to follow at Rosemont Cemetery in Rogersville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice in Masontown, or the charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.behmfh.com for the Pettit family.