James Edward Floyd
March 23, 2019
James (Jim) Edward Floyd, beloved husband of Tanya Burgin Floyd passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Conway, SC on January 21, 1947 to Merrell Worth Floyd and Delia Booth Floyd. He was a graduate of Clemson University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. At Clemson he was also a member of the Numeral Society fraternity. Jim was the Owner and President of Carolina Waterbeds, which later became Carolina Bedrooms for over 25 years. He later became a commercial real estate broker and owned Floyd Commercial Properties. Jim loved Clemson football, snow skiing, and deep-sea fishing. His greatest accomplishment was his family.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tanya; daughter, Ashley and son, James (Jef); beloved grandson, Jackson (Jack); his sister, Rosamund Korybski and her husband, John, brothers, Merrell and his wife, Carolyn, Robert Earl and his wife, Harriett, Marion (Locke) and wife, Cathy; and many nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Jim will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Road in Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Jim’s wish is a contribution be made to a college fund for his grandson, Jackson. Donations can be made through Venmo: @Jef-Floyd-1.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Jim was a good friend. I met Jim at the first Carolina Waterbed's store located in the building that housed Dilworth Billiards for many years. In fact, according to Jim, I purchased his first waterbed! When Jim delivered the bed we set it up and started filling it with water. Of course, neither of us knew how much water was enough so we filled it till it looked like a loaf of bread. My wife and I kept rolling to the side that night and the water was very cold. Next day I revisited Jim and he had read that maybe we should install a heater under the water bladder so we did and after much experimenting finally got it right and we were hooked on waterbeds. Jim went on to sell many more and become extremely successful. My condolences to the Floyd family. Sorry for your loss.Jim will be missed. Rest In Peace Buddy!
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