Charles “Charlie” Gordon Floyd, 72, of Franklin, Tennessee, died April 24, 2020 after a long battle with vascular dementia. He was a member of Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Nashville Presbytery) and served nine years on the Cumberland Presbyterian denominational Board of Stewardship, Foundation, and Benefits. He concluded his service to the BOS in 2016, having served as board president since the fall of 2008.
Charlie was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee, to the late William Gordon & Alberta King Floyd, he was raised in Petersburg and later attended Middle Tennessee State University where he earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education Administration.
In 1970, he began his teaching career at Coffee County High School in Manchester, Tennessee, where he also served as a football and track & field coach. After 10 years, he left education and began a successful career in insurance and financial services, with Equitable Life. Over a span of 25 years, he won numerous company awards as he managed agencies in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, St. Louis, Missouri, and eventually, Nashville, Tennessee.
An avid sports fan and golfer, Charles was a season ticket holder for both the Tennessee Titans and Vanderbilt Commodores, and never missed an opportunity to watch the Nashville Predators or Phil Mickelson play golf on TV.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Treva Moore Floyd of Franklin, Tennessee; son, Kevin Floyd of Franklin, Tennessee; daughter, Kelly (Dwayne) Luna of Joelton, Tennessee; grandchildren, Breanna Luna and Bryson Luna.
