Floyd King

Mr. Floyd King, age 72, of 1048 Smith McGee Highway, Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital.

It was his desire to be cremated and the memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Jack McVeigh, Mr. Virgil Hobbs, and Mr. Joel Seymour will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7-9pm at The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel and one hour before the service

Born on March 18, 1937 in Elbert County, he was the son of the late William Rufus King and Littie Bond King. He began working for the Corps of Engineers in 1959. He worked in the Construction, Real Estate, Mechanical and Electrical Departments, working his way to Power Plant Manager of Richard B. Russell and Hartwell Dam. He received the Supervisor of the Year Award. He was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, graduated from GMI; was Battalion Commander of 314 Field Artillery in Elberton. He retired with 39 years of service from the National Guard retiring as a Brigadier General. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Phyllis Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Bradford King of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Cartledge of Hartwell, Angie King of Toccoa, and Kelly and Darren McClellan of Vidalia; brother, Tony King of Elberton; granddaughters, Kriston Eitel and husband Rick and Jessica Cartlege; grandsons, Taylor McClellan, Carson McClellan, Sam King, and Connor King; great-granddaughter, Alissa Eitel; and great-grandson, Landon Brow.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.