Eugene Ross Floyd, Jr., age 49, of Atkinson died unexpectedly Monday, May 14, 2012 in Bladen County.

He was born October 13, 1962 in Burgaw and was the son of Eugene Ross Floyd, Sr. and Sophia Kelley Floyd of Kelly.

In addition to his parents Ross is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lorie Moore Floyd; sons, Aaron Paul Floyd and William Ross Floyd; daughter, Ivy Marie Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Jerry Jacobs; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.

Ross graduated from Pender Academy Class of 1980, grew up in Atkinson Baptist Church and for the past 17 year attended and was very active in Caswell Presbyterian Church where he sang in the church choir. Ross was currently serving as assistant fire chief for Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department where he had served as a firefighter for many years. He was a member of Atkinson Lodge No. 612 A.F. & A.M. Ross was employed with the Town of Atkinson. For fun Ross enjoyed serious hunting with Colly Creek and W.E.T.S.U. Hunting Clubs.

Ross was the BEST husband, son, daddy, brother, uncle and friend who gave unceasingly of himself to others. First and foremost Ross loved his family and served his Lord and his community, never hesitating before doing what was needed. Ross was truly a gift to this world, to his family and to his community. His bright smile, warm heart, genuine laughter, and willingness to help others will forever be missed. May God bless and be with us all, family and friends, all who loved Ross so dearly.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Caswell Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Roy Brewton, The Rev. William Moore and The Rev. Douglas Warnock officiating. Burial will follow in Kelley Family Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Jerry Jacobs, Grayling Floyd, Stephen Simpson, Doyle Retherford, Jr., Eddie Jo Barnhill, Jason Turner, Cary Rivenbark, and Bobby Watts. Honorary bearers will be members of Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department, Colly Creek Hunting Club, Pender Academy Class of 1980 and Atkinson Lodge 612 A.F. & A.M.

Masonic rites will be accorded by Atkinson Lodge A.F. & A.M. at the graveside.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Memorial gifts may be given to Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 159, Atkinson, NC 28421.

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Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Caswell Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Roy Brewton, The Rev. William Moore and The Rev. Douglas Warnock officiating. Burial will follow in Kelley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.