Charles W. Floyd Dies at Age 72
Was Very Popular in Court Circles
Charles William Floyd, deputy clerk of Circuit Court the past 15 years, former New York attorney and Memphis businessman, died at 6:15 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital after three months illness. He was 72.
Mr. Floyd, a quiet, scholarly person who enjoyed fishing in his leisure time, was widely known and popular in Memphis, particularly in court circles. He was born in Memphis and attended Christian Brothers College. Later he went to school in Heidelberg, Germany, and then attended Williams College at Williamstown, Mass., and received his law degree at Columbia University in New York. He practices law in New York about 11 years before returning to Memphis in 1911 to manage the estate of his father, the late William L. Floyd, who had operated one of Memphis best-known restaurants which was located south of Monroe on the west side of Main.
Before going to the Courthouse, Mr. Floyd was in business here for a number of years, owning and operating Belmont Candy Co. He was widely read and owned one of the finest private libraries in the city. When his home burned several years ago only his books and pictures were saved.
Two of his sons were killed during World War II and Mr. Floyd’s quiet courage in the face of their loss was an example to all who knew him well. William, his oldest son, was killed in a jeep accident early in the war and Charles Floyd, Jr., a bomber pilot, was shot down.
Highest Tribute is Paid to Charles W. Floyd
Friends Memorialize Lawyer, former Deputy Clerk
Devoted to his work, eagerly helpful to the attorneys he daily served, and possessed of a courtesy that was never-failing – those were tributes paid yesterday to Charles W. (Charley) Floyd, Circuit Court deputy clerk who died Sunday.
Mr. Floyd was memorialized by Judge Wilson in whose Second Division he served, and by lawyers, prior to opening of court yesterday morning. Mr. Floyd, an attorney and for 15 years a deputy court clerk, died Sunday night.
Judge Wilson praised Mr. Floyd’s spirit when in the face of his loss of two sons during World War II, he carried on without revealing his grief. Mr. Floyd had a sparkling sense of humor. He was a devout Catholic and was unswerving in his devotion to his family, Judge Wilson said.
“Mr. Floyd was kind, considerate and courteous to all the attorneys who came to him for aid.” said Milton Williams. “There will always be a vacant chair in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office because of the admiration of every lawyer whom Mr. Floyd ever served,” said Mrs. M. V. Smith. “I have never known a better and more courteous public servant,“ said T. B. Passmore. Others who eulogized Mr. Floyd were H. I. Feibelman, Joe Hanover, Lee A.Hardison, Jr. and Mrs. Lois Bennett, a deputy clerk.
Mass for Mr. Floyd will be said at 9 this morning at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill with Spencer-Sturla Funeral Home in charge.
Was Very Popular in Court Circles
Charles William Floyd, deputy clerk of Circuit Court the past 15 years, former New York attorney and Memphis businessman, died at 6:15 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital after three months illness. He was 72.
Mr. Floyd, a quiet, scholarly person who enjoyed fishing in his leisure time, was widely known and popular in Memphis, particularly in court circles. He was born in Memphis and attended Christian Brothers College. Later he went to school in Heidelberg, Germany, and then attended Williams College at Williamstown, Mass., and received his law degree at Columbia University in New York. He practices law in New York about 11 years before returning to Memphis in 1911 to manage the estate of his father, the late William L. Floyd, who had operated one of Memphis best-known restaurants which was located south of Monroe on the west side of Main.
Before going to the Courthouse, Mr. Floyd was in business here for a number of years, owning and operating Belmont Candy Co. He was widely read and owned one of the finest private libraries in the city. When his home burned several years ago only his books and pictures were saved.
Two of his sons were killed during World War II and Mr. Floyd’s quiet courage in the face of their loss was an example to all who knew him well. William, his oldest son, was killed in a jeep accident early in the war and Charles Floyd, Jr., a bomber pilot, was shot down.
Highest Tribute is Paid to Charles W. Floyd
Friends Memorialize Lawyer, former Deputy Clerk
Devoted to his work, eagerly helpful to the attorneys he daily served, and possessed of a courtesy that was never-failing – those were tributes paid yesterday to Charles W. (Charley) Floyd, Circuit Court deputy clerk who died Sunday.
Mr. Floyd was memorialized by Judge Wilson in whose Second Division he served, and by lawyers, prior to opening of court yesterday morning. Mr. Floyd, an attorney and for 15 years a deputy court clerk, died Sunday night.
Judge Wilson praised Mr. Floyd’s spirit when in the face of his loss of two sons during World War II, he carried on without revealing his grief. Mr. Floyd had a sparkling sense of humor. He was a devout Catholic and was unswerving in his devotion to his family, Judge Wilson said.
“Mr. Floyd was kind, considerate and courteous to all the attorneys who came to him for aid.” said Milton Williams. “There will always be a vacant chair in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office because of the admiration of every lawyer whom Mr. Floyd ever served,” said Mrs. M. V. Smith. “I have never known a better and more courteous public servant,“ said T. B. Passmore. Others who eulogized Mr. Floyd were H. I. Feibelman, Joe Hanover, Lee A.Hardison, Jr. and Mrs. Lois Bennett, a deputy clerk.
Mass for Mr. Floyd will be said at 9 this morning at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill with Spencer-Sturla Funeral Home in charge.
Charles W. Floyd Dies at Age 72
Was Very Popular in Court Circles
Charles William Floyd, deputy clerk of Circuit Court the past 15 years, former New York attorney and Memphis businessman, died at 6:15 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital after three months illness. He was 72.
Mr. Floyd, a quiet, scholarly person who enjoyed fishing in his leisure time, was widely known and popular in Memphis, particularly in court circles. He was born in Memphis and attended Christian Brothers College. Later he went to school in Heidelberg, Germany, and then attended Williams College at Williamstown, Mass., and received his law degree at Columbia University in New York. He practices law in New York about 11 years before returning to Memphis in 1911 to manage the estate of his father, the late William L. Floyd, who had operated one of Memphis best-known restaurants which was located south of Monroe on the west side of Main.
Before going to the Courthouse, Mr. Floyd was in business here for a number of years, owning and operating Belmont Candy Co. He was widely read and owned one of the finest private libraries in the city. When his home burned several years ago only his books and pictures were saved.
Two of his sons were killed during World War II and Mr. Floyd’s quiet courage in the face of their loss was an example to all who knew him well. William, his oldest son, was killed in a jeep accident early in the war and Charles Floyd, Jr., a bomber pilot, was shot down.
Highest Tribute is Paid to Charles W. Floyd
Friends Memorialize Lawyer, former Deputy Clerk
Devoted to his work, eagerly helpful to the attorneys he daily served, and possessed of a courtesy that was never-failing – those were tributes paid yesterday to Charles W. (Charley) Floyd, Circuit Court deputy clerk who died Sunday.
Mr. Floyd was memorialized by Judge Wilson in whose Second Division he served, and by lawyers, prior to opening of court yesterday morning. Mr. Floyd, an attorney and for 15 years a deputy court clerk, died Sunday night.
Judge Wilson praised Mr. Floyd’s spirit when in the face of his loss of two sons during World War II, he carried on without revealing his grief. Mr. Floyd had a sparkling sense of humor. He was a devout Catholic and was unswerving in his devotion to his family, Judge Wilson said.
“Mr. Floyd was kind, considerate and courteous to all the attorneys who came to him for aid.” said Milton Williams. “There will always be a vacant chair in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office because of the admiration of every lawyer whom Mr. Floyd ever served,” said Mrs. M. V. Smith. “I have never known a better and more courteous public servant,“ said T. B. Passmore. Others who eulogized Mr. Floyd were H. I. Feibelman, Joe Hanover, Lee A.Hardison, Jr. and Mrs. Lois Bennett, a deputy clerk.
Mass for Mr. Floyd will be said at 9 this morning at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill with Spencer-Sturla Funeral Home in charge.
Was Very Popular in Court Circles
Charles William Floyd, deputy clerk of Circuit Court the past 15 years, former New York attorney and Memphis businessman, died at 6:15 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital after three months illness. He was 72.
Mr. Floyd, a quiet, scholarly person who enjoyed fishing in his leisure time, was widely known and popular in Memphis, particularly in court circles. He was born in Memphis and attended Christian Brothers College. Later he went to school in Heidelberg, Germany, and then attended Williams College at Williamstown, Mass., and received his law degree at Columbia University in New York. He practices law in New York about 11 years before returning to Memphis in 1911 to manage the estate of his father, the late William L. Floyd, who had operated one of Memphis best-known restaurants which was located south of Monroe on the west side of Main.
Before going to the Courthouse, Mr. Floyd was in business here for a number of years, owning and operating Belmont Candy Co. He was widely read and owned one of the finest private libraries in the city. When his home burned several years ago only his books and pictures were saved.
Two of his sons were killed during World War II and Mr. Floyd’s quiet courage in the face of their loss was an example to all who knew him well. William, his oldest son, was killed in a jeep accident early in the war and Charles Floyd, Jr., a bomber pilot, was shot down.
Highest Tribute is Paid to Charles W. Floyd
Friends Memorialize Lawyer, former Deputy Clerk
Devoted to his work, eagerly helpful to the attorneys he daily served, and possessed of a courtesy that was never-failing – those were tributes paid yesterday to Charles W. (Charley) Floyd, Circuit Court deputy clerk who died Sunday.
Mr. Floyd was memorialized by Judge Wilson in whose Second Division he served, and by lawyers, prior to opening of court yesterday morning. Mr. Floyd, an attorney and for 15 years a deputy court clerk, died Sunday night.
Judge Wilson praised Mr. Floyd’s spirit when in the face of his loss of two sons during World War II, he carried on without revealing his grief. Mr. Floyd had a sparkling sense of humor. He was a devout Catholic and was unswerving in his devotion to his family, Judge Wilson said.
“Mr. Floyd was kind, considerate and courteous to all the attorneys who came to him for aid.” said Milton Williams. “There will always be a vacant chair in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office because of the admiration of every lawyer whom Mr. Floyd ever served,” said Mrs. M. V. Smith. “I have never known a better and more courteous public servant,“ said T. B. Passmore. Others who eulogized Mr. Floyd were H. I. Feibelman, Joe Hanover, Lee A.Hardison, Jr. and Mrs. Lois Bennett, a deputy clerk.
Mass for Mr. Floyd will be said at 9 this morning at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill with Spencer-Sturla Funeral Home in charge.
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