Floyd D. Colley, 61, a life-time resident of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 11th at a local hospital. Memorial services will be 2PM Sunday, October 14th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Floyd was born February 22, 1951 to Floyd and Ruth (Jarman) Colley. Floyd was very passionate about racing. He worked on cars and race cars all of his life and raced hot rod, drag boats, go carts, bracket racing, and helped in dirt track racing for many years. He was a member of National Hot Rod association, AHRA, and IHRA. He was also a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. He also loved his son more than anything.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include son, Floyd D. Colley, III. of Waco; sister, Joy Kretzer and husband Bernard of Caldwell; nephews, Joe Todaro and wife Traci of China Spring along with their children, Mandi, Shelbi, and Camden; and James Todaro and wife Lisa of Robinson along with their children, Dylan, Emerson and Austin; niece, Angela Todaro of Fort Worth; and mother of his son, Linda Soncini of Robinson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Scott and White Hospice at Hillcrest for their exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials should be made to Scott & White Hospice at Hillcrest.
I’m so sorry to hear about Floyd’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the family. I had not had a chance to see floyd for many years but we had spoke several years back. Floyd and I had partnered on an old ugly Mopar back in the mid 70’s. Benett, McMahn, Branaugh, Floyd and I made many a race together. God’s speed my good friend.
Sorry to hear of your loss and just know we are praying for you and your family. Kathy and James Beaty
My depest sympothy and prayers to Floyd and the rest of the family. Floyd was like a brother to me and Mike. We race with Floyd from the days when Floyd had the speed shop up until the last few years. I wish I could be there but I am working out of the country. I did see Floyd before I left and called him several times to check on him after I left. Floyd if you need anything let me know. I will be checking in with you when I return.
sorry for your loss. he was a great brother, dad, and uncle. i know how he will be missed. you all are in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your brave brother’s death, Joy. He sounded like a jewel of a brother and man. I am so glad that you all got to be with him a few weeks earlier and at his passing. Blessings to you and your family especially his son.