Thomas "Tom" Floyd

Thomas 'Tom' Larry Floyd Born in New Zion, Tom Floyd lived his entire life in a community that he loved, which also loved him. He was a son of the late S. Bethea Floyd and Sybil Hardy Floyd. He attended Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years, and most recently, New Zion United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Salem Schools, Inc. where he was an outstanding athlete and where he later coached Boys Basketball. Having been born into a farming family, Tom, and his brother Ronnie, were guided and taught by their beloved Daddy, operating S. Bethea Floyd and Sons Farms for many years. In 1995, he joined James C. Justice Companies as Chief Operations Officer over agricultural operations. Tom managed all Justice Farms in South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky, usually while doing what he loved best - operating a combine or tractor and conducting business with a phone to his ear. Tom was also instrumental in the establishment of the New Zion 4th of July Celebration, which has become a much anticipated annual tradition, for which he could express his patriotism and love of country. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, "Coke" Coco McFaddin Floyd and daughter, Nancy Caroline McFaddin Floyd, of New Zion, whom he adored beyond measure and to whom he lovingly referred as his "Hoss"; his brother and best friend, Ronnie D. (Anna) Floyd; sisters: Joyce F. (John E.) Johnson, Cheryl F. (Willie) Hodge; Deb H. (Skippy) Osborne, all of New Zion, and Gina F. (Bryan) Dantzler of Santee; his mother-in-law, Nancy Coker McFaddin and sister-in-law, Muff McFaddin, both of Turbeville; a brother-in-law, Carl Lavender of New Zion; nephews: Jay (Jennifer), Clarke (Austin), Hunter (Dee) and Graham (Heather) Johnson; Kip (Christie), Brantley (Anna) and Chase (Shay) Hodge; Edward (Kerri) Lavender and Dyson Dantzler; nieces: Amanda F. (Joe) McConnell, Abbie F. (Allen) Kirby, Whitney O. (Brandon) Crutchfield, Jordan, Taylor and Tori Osborne; other family members: Jim and Cathy Justice, Jay and Catherine Justice, Adam and Dr. Jill Justice Long and son JC; Dr. Dorn and Debbie Smith and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Janice F. Lavender; an infant niece, Maggie Lavender; and his father-in-law, Richard D. McFaddin. Tom had innumerable friends, all who enriched his life. Another source of joy for Tom was his faithful and loving dog, "Cotton". Nephews served as Active Pallbearers. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were: Ed Gamble, Bob Cochran, Bill Winbourne, Albert "Deek" Cooper, Larry Mickens, Nevin Goff, Robert Dukes, Lee Newman, T. J. Joye, Bobby Welch, Isaiah Brown, Jr., Zack Audi, Bill Coker and Michael Coleman. Memorials may be made to a passion of Tom's, The New Zion 4th of July Celebration, c/o The Citizens Bank, P. O. Box 68, Turbeville, S.C. 29162 or the Clarendon County Christian Learning Center (District 3), c/o Allison Knowlton, 6033 Salem Road, New Zion, S. C. 29111. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas "Tom" Floyd please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Salem Rd New Zion, SC Service JAN 5. 11:00 AM (EST) Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church 4450 W. Turbeville Hwy Turbeville, SC 29162