Floyd was born in Carthage, TN. Later his family moved to Greensboro, NC where he graduated from Ragsdale HS in Jamestown, NC. He later graduated from David Lipscomb College in Nashville, TN.

Floyd and Linda were married in 1964 and they have lived in Jacksonville, Fl, Greensboro, NC, and Wilmington, NC. He has worked in textiles, transportation and industries. He has also worked for the State of NC as an employment consultant for several years preceding his retirement.

Floyd as served both as a Deacon, and an Elder at Pine Valley Church of Christ.