NORMAN — Andrew Floyd, 47, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Norman after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at First Baptist Church of Norman with interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norman. The family will greet friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, at Havenbrook Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.
Andy was born June 3, 1965, in Norman to Glenn and Beverly (Smyers) Floyd.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated two construction companies, Wildhorse Construction and Floyd Construction, spanning more than 20 years, and was associated with the Dillard Group for many years.
Andy enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking, boating, skiing, airplanes, traveling and he especially loved spending time at the family ranch.
He also loved watching OU football, OKC Thunder and the Dallas Cowboys with his friends and family. Andrew was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norman, a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity at the University of Oklahoma where he received his education, a was member of the Norman Board of Realtors and a past member of the Norman Chamber of Commerce.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Floyd; sisters, Erika Lynne and Angela Suzanne; and grandparents, W.C. and Hettie Floyd and Joe and Hilda Smyers.
Andrew is survived by his parents, Glenn and Judy Floyd of Norman; brother, Mark Floyd and wife Carrie of Norman; sister, Cynthia Diane Floyd and husband John Herider of Norman; stepbrother, Keith Johnson and wife Lori of Blanchard; stepsister, Lynne Driver and husband Russ of Norman; niece, Kristy Johnson of Blanchard and nephew, Gary Driver of Norman.
The family would like to thank Home Instead Senior Care for the care given to Andy during his illness.
Online condolences may be shared at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.
Norman Transcript, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013
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