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Notable Births & Deaths for Floyd ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Floyd. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Todd Duncan     (Opera singer)
    • Full name: Robert Todd Duncan
    • He was born in Danville (KY) on February 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on February 28, 1998 (a Saturday) at the age of 95. He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Prince George's County, Maryland).
    • Danville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Floyd.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Todd Duncan<1>
  • Bell Hooks     (Author)
    • Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
    • She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. The body was cremated.
    • Berea is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Floyd.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bell Hooks<1>
  • Louis Mason     (Actor)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.