Charles Edward Floyd Sr., 91, of Battle Ground passed away at 7:04 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.

He was born June 25, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Earl C. and Frances (Conger) Floyd. He was a graduate of Muncie Central High School and received his Electronics Technician degree from Purdue University.

Mr. Floyd was a United States Navy veteran of World War II serving on the USS Sapelo as Electrician's Mate 2nd Class.

He married the love of his life, Esther Elaine Smalley on April 5, 1947 at the Congregational Church in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on May 17, 2015 at their home in Battle Ground.

Mr. Floyd was a former member of the Elmwood Avenue Church of Christ and current member of the Lafayette Church of Christ.

Charles worked for Duncan Electric / Landis Gyr in Lafayette for 41 years retiring in 1989. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, teaching at work seminars on meters and most of all spending time with his family.

   Surviving are three children, Charles (Suzanne) Floyd Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, Dennis (Cindy) Floyd of Danville, IL and Diane (Ben) Powell of Brookston; a sister, Leona Barber of Muncie and a daughter -in-law, Diana Floyd of Battle Ground. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is a son, Leland Floyd; two brothers, Earl C. Floyd Jr. and Norris C. Floyd and a sister, Mary Ann Miller.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 also at the funeral home with Dennis C. Floyd of East Park Church of Christ, Danville, IL officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Lafayette Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Association.