Julius R. "Sonny" Floyd Jr.

Julius “Sonny” Ray Floyd Jr., born June 1, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on August 17, 2017 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Florida. Predeceasing him are his parents Elsie Scales Floyd and Julius Ray Floyd, Sr., brothers, John and Dallas Floyd, daughter, Kimberly and favorite uncle, Fletcher “Graham” Floyd. Sonny is survived by his wife, Barbara Bowser Floyd, and what a wonderful ride it was. Sonny and Barb met in 1985 when he came to Columbus to work. They spent 32 years together, marrying on May 28, 1994. He owned and operated his own company Automated Controls Electrical for many years. He worked for ATS Ohio until a stroke of good luck in 1998 allowed him to retire early. He and Barbara moved to Bonita Springs, FL in 2000 and enjoyed traveling the country in their Phaeton Motor Home, often with granddaughter Samantha in tow. He was a great husband, father and super Grandpa! He was a friend to everyone. Most of his life was spent in the Louisville area but after moving to Ohio he became a fan of The Ohio State University but he remained true to the University of Kentucky basketball program. His happiest memories were of his fishing trips with his Dad, known to many as Dude. I’m sure they have some “fish tales” to share for eternity. He enjoyed playing golf in Florida and Ohio. He achieved the much coveted “Hole in One” a few years ago with his Tuesday Morning League at Majestic Golf Club in Lehigh Acres, Florida. He was an Army veteran serving from 1961 to 1963 as well as a member of the Kentucky Colonels. Sonny was a Life Member of Amvets Post 51 Thornville, Ohio as well as a member of the Moose Lodge #1454 of Bonita Springs and Moose Legion #35-Rainbow, Thornville, Ohio. He will be missed by his many friends in Louisville, Kentucky, Columbus and Buckeye Lake, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida. Also surviving are his stepmother, Rosa Floyd of Lexington, KY, son, Scott (Brenda Money), New Albany, IN; brother, Jim (Eileen) Floyd, Pickerington, OH; sister, Sylvia Scudder of Darien, CT, stepsister, Paula (Linville) Herald, London, OH.; grandchildren: Jennifer (Cory) Kaiser, Whitney (Ben) Jones, Phillips and Gregory Floyd; great-grandchildren: Mackenzy and Seth Kaiser, Isabelle Jones and Gregory Floyd Jr.; special cousins, Dan and Jeff Floyd as well as many relatives from the Floyd and Raymond families. Barbara’s daughters, Christine (Mark) Tucker, Laurie (Jeff Harris), Amy (Joan McGreevy) Gardner loved and admired him as if he was their own father. He was the proud grandfather to Patrick and Andrew Harmon and Sonny’s soul mate, Samantha Harris, great-grandchildren Rylan and Camryn Harmon. Especially missing him are his cats, Chloe and Patches, who he insisted were really dogs! Sonny will be interred beside his father at Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, KY. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Special thanks to the staff at Naples Community Hospital North, Brookdale Geriatric Rehab, particularly Kira and Lisa, and the loving staff at Joanne's House. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, FL.

Julius R. "Sonny" Floyd Jr.

June 1, 1937 - August 17, 2017