/fit-in/200x300/filters:fill(white)/prod/403/519231/sTMtkrzcdz5oTUEfeditframed.png)
Obituary For Willie James Floyd
Mr. Willie James Floyd, 60, of Riverdale, Georgia, formerly of Lanett, Alabama, transitioned on January 22, 2026, at Briarwood Health Facility, in Tucker, Georgia.
Funeral Services for Mr. Willie James Floyd will be held on Saturday,
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST in the sanctuary of Ebenezer Baptist
Church, 1006 North 10th Avenue, Lanett, Alabama 36863 with Rev. Alford
Booker, Eulogist. Interment will be held in the Hillcrest Cemetery,
3202 Country Club Road, Lanett, Alabama 36863.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 2:30 p.m.
until 6:30 p.m. at the M. W. Lee Mortuary.
On January 25, 1965, Willie James Floyd was born to parents Isaac Gibson, Jr., and Elma Floyd.
He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church; He was the President of the Junior Usher Board and served with the Crusaders.
Willie was a graduate of Lanett High School class of 1984. He was number 77 on the Lanett High School Football Team. He was a loving father to two children, Ashley and Chryston Floyd.
In 1986, Willie joined the United States Navy, serving for seven years and was later employed by J & J Trucking Company.
Willie was a die-hard Auburn fan and enjoyed playing pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Isaac Askew and Gregory Gibson, and grandparents, Minnie L. Floyd, John Floyd, Isaac Gibson, Sr., and Lucille Robinson Gibson.
Willie transitioned on January 22, 2026, at Briarwood Health Facility, in Tucker, Georgia.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Ashley and Chryston Floyd; two granddaughters, Aliyah and Skylar; brother, John Rodger Floyd; sister, Dorothy Floyd, siblings, Valarie Cammon, Dexter Gibson, and Derrick Gibson; a devoted companion, Rita Thomas; aunts, Nancy and Annette Gibson; special friends, Zelda Patterson, Navy Shipmates, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral arrangements by M. W. Lee Mortuary.
Send flowers to the service of Willie James Floyd
Services
Public Viewing
Funeral Service
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A Condolence
My condolences to the family. We will miss your laughter & smile. We will cherish the memories of our brother & shipmate. Nurse Spurlock (Christina)
I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We shared a meaningful friendship, and I will always be grateful for the time and memories we had. My heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.
Sending Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the Family❣️ 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕
Our deepest condolences, sending prayers and love. The Zachery Family
/religious/dove.jpg)
No more suffering, no more pain, we're left here with memories, won't be the same. The times we shared, the laughs we had, will always outweigh the ones of bad. God called you home, for he knew best, your mansion was complete now take your rest. Rest easy my brother Steve Parker.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time of grief
Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss. I love you and will continue to pray for you and the boys.
Praying for his family, RIP brother keep on trucking 🚚
Losing a loved one is incredibly painful, and very personal.
Creating an online memorial for Willie James Floyd is more than sharing stories—it's a step toward healing. A space where memories live on, grief finds expression, and love is never forgotten.
Memorials on ForeverMissed.com help preserve the beauty of a life well-lived. Share stories, photos, and moments that mattered—and let them be remembered.
