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Floyd William Fults

Floyd William Fults

  • June 6, 1928 - September 25, 2011
  • Pharr, Texas
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“We will miss seeing Floyd while we are at Texas Trails. We received a smile and friendly word from Floyd whenever we saw him. Carol you are in...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Dennis & Nancy Burleyson - Salem, MS

“Carol, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Floyd's passing on our return home today. He was such a kind and gentle man, special in so many ways...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Frank & Mary Bertl - Longview, TX

“So sorry to hear of Floyd"s passing. Talked to him many times when he was out with the dog. He was a great guy. Mickey & Gin Maguire #41 ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: mickey maguire - jackson, MI

When we were looking for the Fults cemetery “I only met Floyd a couple times when he was looking for the Fults cemetery with Nancy. I use to get some of his mail at Mc Donnell's every now and...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Larry Fults - Waterloo, IL

“Carol and family, Don & I were sorry to hear the news of Floyd's passing. We send our condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Don & Marilyn Bates - Fargo, ND

“I knew Floyd for about one hour. I was chatting with his daughter Nancy one day and she mentioned her dad worked on the Mercury and Gemini projects....Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Jim Smith - st louis, MO

“Carol and Nancy, I was so saddned to hear of Floyd's passing from Nancy today. I have very fond memories of him as a very kind, gentle and happy man...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Chad Hardy - Asheville, NC

“Floyd - we will miss your assistance and prayer at our pot lucks. Your smile was always so welcoming. May we extend our sympathy to you Carol and...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Jack & Rosanne Murray - TX

“Floyd and Carol were our best of friends--we shared so many laughs and good times around a table playing games! He was always there for us, helped...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Bev Benfer and Pat Schroder - TX

“Floyd, Dad as I have always know him, will be missed by so many. I have many fond memories of playing very competitive family board games (social...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Sandra Fults - Montgmery City, MO

“I am so very sorry. Floyd was one of the best men I ever knew, always willing to help out and be there for friends and family. I know he will be...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Neana Saylor Clark - Iowa City, IA

“WE WILL MISS FLOYD, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: BOBBIE WRAY - Pharr, TX - FRIEND

“I cherished our Thursday mornings when we went for your allergy shot and then stopped at Whataburger for biscuits and gravy. Dixie and I are so...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Chuck Nosley - Cedar Rapids, IA

“Like many others that were blessed to have met you I thank God for you. You and your family were a great gift to me, one that will always be close to...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Yesenia - altoona, IA

“Floyd, you will be missed for ever and ever and will always be in my every day thoughts and prayers. I can't thank you enough for everything you did...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Sonja(Nonnie)Schimmels - Pharr, TX

“Floyd will be missed for ever and ever, never to be forgotten. He will be in my everyday memories and thoughts and prayers. He has helped me in so...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Sonja Schimmels - Pharr, TX

“Will miss Floyd's contagious laugh and him praying for our food at potluck's. And, the many many tasks he helped me with thru the years.. ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Dee Riggs-Wray - Pharr, , TX

“To the best dad in the world. I am so going to miss your smile and laughter. You will be very missed by all you knew and were a friend to many, many...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: MJ - Valley Park, MO - daughter

“Sending our love and prayers to you in your loss. We remember the nights of Bridge we enjoyed at Texas Trails with Floyd. May God's loving arms...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Bob & Sue La bay - Longview, TX

“I am sending Roger & my condolences to you, Carol, and the family. We were shocked to hear the news of Floyd's passing. We had so fun and interesting...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Eileen Veum - Chaska, MN


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Fults, Floyd William, age 83, died at his home in Pharr, Texas, on September 25, 2011. Floyd was born June 6, 1928 to parents Norma Olga Birk and Floyd Zeno Fults, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

During his youth, Floyd attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest order of the Boy Scouts of America; a title held for life, an achievement of which he was tremendously proud to have received.

Floyd graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following his time in the US Army from 1952 to 1954, he spent his entire career with McDonnell Douglas, the world's leading aerospace industry, as an aeronautical engineer. He worked on several programs where he played a key role in the construction of two spacecrafts, the Mercury and the Gemini, as well as the Tomahawk Cruise Missile project later in his career.

Floyd married Carolyn Jane Brooks April 30, 1977. He is survived by his wife, as well as children Daniel (Katherine) Fults, Nancy (Brock) Tuffli, Mary Jane (Frank) Ferguson, Penny McGlasson, and Ellen (Kenneth) Roberts, as well as grandchildren Andrew W. Fults, Katherine E. Fults, Margo E. Tuffli, Melissa D. (Mark) Del Bosque, Brittney N. McGlasson, Brooke D. McGlasson, Courtney M. Ferguson, Kevin A. Roberts, James Patterson, Rebecca Patterson, and great-grandchildren Steven Lee Fults, Bradyn Fults, Landon Fults, Killian R. Del Bosque, and Cain R. Del Bosque. In addition he had an adopted family, Juan (Augustina) Lozano and grandchildren Imelda V. Lozano, Juan J. Lozano Jr., Jair J. Lozano, and two sisters Patricia Kidd and Jodie Roush. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt Sarah E. Birk, previous wife Marjorie M. Wilson Fults, and his favorite pets, Geisha Marie and Leonardo.

Floyd enjoyed his retirement years immensely; he loved square dancing, round dancing, playing bridge, his dogs, and travel with his wife. He was a leader in the community of Texas Trails Resort where he and Carolyn lived, being a trusted friend and volunteer in the many activities there. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in McAllen, Texas.

Memorials may be made to ASPCA.

A Memorial Service will be held at Texas Trails in Pharr, Texas at a later date.