Born on July 14, 1913. Floyd grew up in Hammond, IN and spent all his married life in Beverly Shores, IN. It would be hard to find anyone who loved airplanes more that Floyd. Flying was his passion, a love affair started at a very young age when his father took him to an air show. At age 16 he took his solo flight after only 3 hours of instruction time.

During World War II (WWII) Floyd's occupation was considered critical and his company requested a deferment but Floyd demonstrated his patriotism by joining the Civil Air Patrol. Air flight to Floyd was more than technique, it was a source of freedom, a chance to leave the cares of the world behind -- encountering a sacred space - of "touching the face of God" as the poem "High Flight" puts it.

For Floyd, God could be encountered in the heavens. A quiet man by religious profession, his spirituality was expressed through good works where one person becomes available for another whenever he or she can and does something that is pleasing to the eye or the heart. Floyd was a Shriner, had been a Boy Scout Scoutmaster, and was active in the community of Beverly Shores. He was a Benefactor Donor of the National Rifle Association. Floyd was also a referee of Rifle and Pistol matches.

Floyd owned a Piper Pacer for many years until it crashed in 1981. As soon as he got out of the hospital he purchased an Aeronca War Bird and later was partner in ownership of a Cessna 172. In the fall of 2002 he donated the Aeronca to the Wings of Freedom Museum in Huntington, IN. Floyd belonged to the La Porte (Indiana) Aero Club, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and other flying organizations.

Floyd has two sons -- Ralph T. Williams and John Williams. Ralph is a corporate pilot with Tag Air Line out of White Plains, NY and John is in construction work in Seattle, WA.

Floyd took his final flight as he passed away on 8 July 2001.