IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Floyd Raymond
Decker
November 11, 1927 – January 13, 2021
Floyd Raymond Decker, age 93, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away and went to his heavenly home to be united with his loved ones on January 13, 2021 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield.
He was born on November 11, 1927, the oldest son to Shelt and Amie Decker who resided and owned a farm and general store along the banks of Bear Creek in Grayson County, KY. In 1945, he married the love of his life, Lodean Decker, and over their 49 years of marriage they raised cattle and tobacco, grew a business, and nurtured a family they both loved and shared pride in, with Lodean passing away October 18, 1994.
He was a farmer and owned a trucking business all his life until his retirement. He was a loving father, a grandfather full of wisdom, a devout Christian man and a member of Long Branch Holiness Church. He enjoyed watching the calves grow, farming and raising crops, fishing, going to church and spending time reminiscing with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maggie Decker. He leaves behind 5 generations to carry on his legacy, including 8 children, Shelby (Ruth) Decker of Leitchfield. Arville (Angela) Decker of Louisville, Damon (Sue) Decker of Anneta, Marvetta Parks of Beaver Dam, Randall (Debbie) Decker of Anneta, Raymond (Sheila) Decker of Anneta, Ray (Patty) Decker of Leitchfield, and Rita Duvall of Anneta. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Doris (Condi) Witten of Clarkson, and Brenda Wood of Bee Springs. He is also survived by 6 step-children.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Lodean Decker; their infant daughter Nancy Darlene Decker; a son-in-law Benjamin (Marvetta) Parks; two great-grandchildren, Timmy Jr. Hawkins (Timmy and Missy) and Laney Faith Higdon (Adam and Shena); three brothers, Elwood (Jean) Decker, Clinton (Debbie) Decker, Harlan D. Decker; and two sisters, Virginia (Chester) Davis and Alene (Junior) Loflin.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, (January 17, 2021) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Vester Decker and Bro. Blake Newton will be officiating. Burial will be in the Anneta United Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. Sunday until time of services.
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