Floyd Elbert French Jr.

Floyd Elbert French Jr. aka "Junior" passed away on December 13, 2016 at his lifelong home in Fredericktown, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19, 1941 to Floyd Edward and Hester Marceline (Lorenz) French in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  On June 11, 1977, Floyd married Elizabeth "Leisa" Louise Abney of Fredericktown, Floyd Jr was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Leisa, his daughter Jeannette, brother Eldon French, Infant brother Melvin French, and sisters Dorothy French-Smith, Iris Prokopf, and Alvada Bailey.      Junior is survived by his sons Steve (Renee') French of Troy, Missouri and James (Misty) French of Park Hills, Missouri, daughter Stephanie (Eric) Osborne of Fredericktown; grandchildren William (Jade) Royer of Fredericktown, Anthony Royer of Warrensburg, Missouri, Derek Evans of Fredericktown, Missouri, Jacob Evans of Fredericktown, Dakota (Lexie) Gipson, U.S. Air Force Okinawa, Japan, Abbegail French of Troy, Missouri, Daniel French, Emily French, Maggie French and Ryan French all of Park Hills; Great children are Ava Royer of Fredericktown, MO, Sirena Royer of Fredericktown, Jayden Hein of Fredericktown and Bennett Gipson of Okinawa, Japan. Also surviving are his brother Norvin (Melba) French of Ennis, Texas, sister Aletha (Arvet) Brase of Bellevue, Washington, and Daisy Hodges of Farmington.     Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., also on Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Kennon officiating.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Whitewater Christian Cemetery Fund.      Condolences may be posted on this website. Visitation: 101 N. Mine LaMotte Fredericktown, Missouri 63645