Floyd King Obituary

Floyd Robert "Bob" King JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Mr. Floyd Robert "Bob" King, 88, passed away on June 9, 2009. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was retired from the US Air Force having served during WWII. He was proud to have been part of The Mighty 8th Air Force. He served in the military for over 30 years achieving the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was the South Carolina Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing golf. Mr. King is preceded in death by his wife, Gay King and granddaughter Lindsay King. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Floyd Robert "Bob" (Mona) King, Jr., Sally (Greg) Bridges, and Rick (Jennifer) King, stepson, John (Stacy) DeWerd, the mother of his children, Betty Boykin Felder; grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Ricky, Marshall, Leah, Caroline, and special four-legged grandchildren, Munson and Dooley; great grandchildren, Phoenix and Christian, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Family will receive friends, Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 3-5:00pm at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL. His funeral service will be held Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00am in the chapel of the funeral home. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths