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Glendon L. Floyd, 85, aka Candy Grandpa and Grandpa Glen,
passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, while digging up a tree. Glen was a patriot, born on the 4th
of July, 1924 to Carl and Bessie Floyd in Hanson, OK. As a student Glen was awarded the American Legion award for model behavior
and superior grades. As an American, he served in the 2132nd Army Air Force Base Unit, Maxwell Field, Alabama, and received
an Honorable Discharge in 1945. As a son he remained loyal and caring for Carl and Bessie, making sure every grave was neat
and decorated until his own life ended. As a brother he was part of a group so tightly bound by their love for each other
that no favor was too small or large. As a husband he proved his true love for his wife, Norma, making it evident that they
were truly made for each other. As a father he wasn't afraid to be the bad guy. His mission was to instill honor, loyalty
and ethics in his children. He did, and they all loved him for it. Glen was a salesman and entrepreneur. He sacrificed many
hours on the road to provide for his family. He spent the last few years of his life back home in Sallisaw, drinking a lot
of free coffee at Braum's and hanging out at Lessley's Motor Company, swapping lies with Jim and Lawton. His passion in his
retirement was educating himself and others about his Uncle Pretty Boy. Survivors left behind to tell the stories are one
sister, Barbara Moore and husband Butch of OKC; two brothers, Bayne Floyd and wife Donna of Moore and Charles Floyd and wife
Ella of Edmond; one son, Barry Floyd of Moore; grandchildren, Aspen Dewey and Kasey Dewey Larue and their father, Terry, Glen
Floyd, Dr. Scott Floyd, Evan Floyd and their mother, Delana, and Ben Floyd and his mother, Mariana; great-grandchildren, A.J.
Larue, Rex Floyd and Alex Floyd; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George Cadell and wife Pat and June Killian and husband
Lonnie; along with all the members of the Cadell/Waley family. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne Floyd
of Sallisaw and Cleat Floyd of Las Vegas. As a loyal and supportive husband and father, Glen had to bear the loss of his wife,
Norma Floyd; daughter, Becky Floyd (Dewey); sons, Dr. Brad Floyd and Bill Floyd. The family received friends from 5:00 P.M.
to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Graveside, 3:00 P.M., Wed.,
Nov. 11, 2009, in Resthaven Memory Gardens.
COME AND RIDE WITH US!!!!
 
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