Mr. Russell Eugene "Russ" Floyd, Jr., 62, of Spencer Lane, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his home.

Born on March 23, 1955 in Columbia, SC he was the son of the late Russell Eugene Floyd and Louise McGee Floyd. Mr. Floyd was a retired owner/operator of Russails Custom Cabinets in Dunedin, FL and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hartwell. He also was a US Navy veteran.

Survivors include his sister and her husband: Sandy and Don Carpenter of Hartwell; two nephews: Lance Carpenter (Jessica) of Hartwell, Christopher Carpenter of Valdosta; four great nieces and nephews: Ava, Emma, Ryan and Jackson Carpenter also survive. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Sandral Burgess Floyd; and one brother: Mark Floyd.

A memorial service celebrating Russ's life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Carter Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

The family is at the home of Sandy and Don Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hart County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1062, Hartwell, GA 30643 or American Cancer Society, 105 West Park Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.