Raymond Floyd was born November 17, 1913 in Lavaca, Sebastian Co., Ar. to George Washington & Leota Beatrice Barber Floyd. September 19, 1933 he married Bulah Mae Hyman in Franklin Co., Ar. They both resided in Lavaca, Sebastian Co., Ar. Raymond registered for the military draft October 16, 1940 at Island, Sebastian Co., Ar. He enlisted in the US Navy April 4, 1944 and served until December 12, 1945. His finald rank was Aom3. Raymond passed away February 28, 1995 with his burial being in the National Cemetery at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar.