Willie James Floyd

Willie James Floyd, 60, of Riverdale, Georgia, formerly of Lanett, Alabama, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Briarwood Health Facility in Tucker, Georgia.

Born on January 25, 1965, to Isaac Gibson, Jr., and Elma Floyd, Willie was baptized at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Lanett, where he served as President of the Junior Usher Board and with the Crusaders. A 1984 graduate of Lanett High School, he proudly wore number 77 on the football team. In 1986, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served for seven years before working with J & J Trucking Company.

Willie was a devoted father to his children, Ashley and Chryston Floyd, and a loving grandfather to his two granddaughters, Aliyah and Skylar. He was a passionate Auburn fan who enjoyed playing pool. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Isaac Askew and Gregory Gibson, and his grandparents, Minnie L. Floyd, John Floyd, Isaac Gibson, Sr., and Lucille Robinson Gibson.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ashley and Chryston Floyd; granddaughters, Aliyah and Skylar; brother, John Rodger Floyd; sister, Dorothy Floyd; siblings, Valarie Cammon, Dexter Gibson, and Derrick Gibson; his devoted companion, Rita Thomas; aunts, Nancy and Annette Gibson; special friends, including Zelda Patterson and his Navy shipmates; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.