William Floyd Patterson, the man, the myth, the legend, joined his ten brothers and sisters May 29, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1949, to Lucile White and SJ Patterson in Lepanto, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Mildred, SJ Jr., Rachel, Patrick (Pooky), Patsy, Vonnie, James Aubrey, Juanita, Jimmie Bernard, and Beverly.

Before retiring from the VA as a Medical Technologist, Floyd had very diversified careers-to name a few-offshore Gulf oil drilling, technician on San Onofre nuclear plant installation, painting specialist at homes including Frank Sinatra and Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, builder of the bridge

in Memphis over the Mississippi River...

Floyd was a regular at the annual Terrapin Derby and class reunions in Lepanto, a member of the Roots of Evil band-winning the Arkansas State Battle of the Bands. He enjoyed playing the guitar, golf, watching the Razorbacks play, the New York Yankees, John Wayne movies, playing poker at the casino, and relaxing on the Front porch watching and waving to the neighbors and their dogs enjoying the trail.

He is survived by his loving wife Joanne; brother Troy (Jennifer); son Patrick (Andrea); daughters, Liz (Dustin) and Katy (Grant); and numerous nieces and nephews. He adored his grandchildren, Luna, Autumn, Lilli, Leilani, Jace, and Danica and was fortunate to have several live nearby and cherished their visits.

A celebration of life will be held at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas on Friday October 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.