Lyle Dean Floyd

Lyle “Dean” Floyd, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away unexpectedly early on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. Cremation has taken place and services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Southwestern Donkey and Mule Association, P.O. Box 869, Collinsville, Texas 76233.

Dean was born October 7, 1935, in Canton, Oklahoma to Leslie and Naomi Floyd. Dean married Zoe Dianne April 15, 1954, and had celebrated 65 years of marriage. Together they had three children, Leslie, Robin, and David. He was a long-time truck driver for Albertson’s Foods. Dean was a rancher and was a master carpenter. Additionally, he enjoyed race car driving and even set an NHRA record in 1971. Most of all, Dean loved and was most proud of his family.

Dean is survived by his children, Leslie and wife, Merry Floyd, Robin and husband, Robert Thomas, and David and wife, Jennifer Floyd; by 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and by his siblings, Shirley, Sharon, Milo, and Ilo.

Dean was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Dianne on June 19, 2019.