Floyd Lacey 1955-2024
Floyd Elwood Lacey, 68, of Topeka, was reunited with his son in heaven Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Midland Hospice Care, after battling an aggressive brain tumor.
He was born Sept. 8, 1955, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Floyd and Ellen Lacey. He graduated from Holton High School in 1973.
Floyd was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for more than 30 years, retiring in 2013.
Mr. Lacey was associated with the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church and was involved with the School of Martial and Meditative Arts.
Floyd married Donna Ledbetter on Oct. 18, 1975, in Holton. She survives to carry on the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Katharine Cook; grandchildren, Kyleigha and Kaitlynn Blanton and Makayla, Tiana and Wyatt Cook; great-grandchildren, Rozzlynn and Ryker; and siblings, Anita Lacey, Cheryl (Rex) Hill and Barbara (Tim) Schneider.
He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved son, Joshua James Lacey.
Floyd loved spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the light of his life. He enjoyed helping family and friends with various home projects of building/remodeling, cutting trees, log splitting and lawn care.
Floyd was cremated. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. Private interment of the cremated remains will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
In his memory, please help others with whatever talents you possess and cherish the children in your family and life.
To share a memory of Floyd or leave a special message for his family, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com
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