Mr. Floyd Otto Salkil, 83 of Mt. Vernon passed away at 9:52 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 in Cox Hospital South.
Floyd was born July 21, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to Robert and Bertha (Dameron) Salkil. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was overseas for four years serving on the U.S.S. Hunter Liggett and the U.S.S. Hayes. He retired from Sweetheart Cup Company. Floyd loved animals and sports, he enjoyed playing and watching football, baseball, golf and bowling.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Craig and his granddaughter, Michelle. He is survived by his wife, Doris of the home; his two daughters, Linda Hines of Brookline, and Patti Wilson and her husband Jeff of Springfield; four grandchildren: Yvette, Mark, Samantha, Chris and their spouses; eight great grandchildren and a nephew, Gary Karnaghon and family of Memphis, Tenn.
A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut Street. No visitation is planned.
If desired contributions may be made to the CARE No Kill Animal Shelter PO Box 215 Aurora, MO 65605. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.