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John Clark Floyd, Jr. John Clark Floyd, Jr. passed away on Sunday, July 15th after a period of declining health. Jack was born on October 28, 1935 in Evanston, IL to the late John Clark Floyd and Eloise Clardy Floyd. After the family settled in Columbia, SC, he graduated from Dreher High School and went on to earn a degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and NROTC as well as a DJ for the campus radio station. Jack remained an ardent supporter of the University's educational and athletic programs throughout his adult life. Following graduation, he served for two years as an officer in the United States Navy. He then embarked on a long career as a financial advisor, working tirelessly for his clients with Merrill Lynch for 29 years in the Columbia office and 7 years in Myrtle Beach after opening that office. In "retirement" he started his own business, Floyd Capital Management, which he thoroughly enjoyed for the past 16 years. He and his beloved wife of 51 years, the former Ann McCullough, lived first in Columbia where they raised their family, and later in Murrells Inlet. Jack was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia serving as both a deacon and elder. After moving to the Lowcountry, he served for many years on the Board of the Conway Medical Center Foundation, was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach and the Wachesaw Plantation Club where he took part in many an emergency nine. Jack was an avid sports fan especially devoted to Gamecock football and Braves baseball. Golf was a passion and he loved taking his family to the Heritage Golf Tournaments on Hilton Head for years. He was a lively music lover especially enthusiastic about 50's and beach music and his favorite group of all time, the Four Freshmen. A fervent reader of his choice investment journals, he was also known to grill a mean beef tenderloin. His sense of humor kept the family in stitches for years. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a man of wisdom, wit, generosity, and absolute devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, Ann; his son J. Clark Floyd, III and wife, Kim of Savannah, GA; his daughter, "Dinya" Floyd Norris and husband Alec of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren Sarah Ann Floyd, John Clark Floyd IV, Alec Lewis Norris III, and Leigh McCullough Norris; his brother, B. Lee Floyd and wife Betty of Columbia, SC and several cousins. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, SC with Dr. J. Lewis Johnson presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, Conway Medical Center Foundation, or the charity of one's choice. The Floyd family wishes to thank all of the wonderful people of Tidelands Community Hospice for their tender, loving care. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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John Floyd, Jr

October 28, 1935 - July 15, 2012