May 3, 1936 ~ June 25, 2020

SFC Floyd Lee Ames, US Army Retired, died at his home in Humansville, on June 25, 2020.  Floyd was born May 3, 1936, in Jefferson City, MO, to Chesley and Minnie (Williams) Ames, Floyd was the oldest of their five children.

Floyd was preceded in death by both his parents; his three brothers: Lloyd, Chester, and Wayne Ames; two wives: Trudy Hoenig, and Dorothy Dodson; and his daughter Patricia.

Floyd is survived by: Brenda Ames, Harry and Anna Holmes of the home; his sister Mary Lou; sons: Klaus, Lonny, Christopher, Andrew and Timothy; daughters: Linda, Rebecca, Anita, Belinda, Cheryl, and Bethany; 31 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; and a plethora of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Floyd was a career military man doing multiple tours in Vietnam and a Purple Heart recipient.  Floyd loved his country and his family and enjoyed spending time with friends hunting, fishing, and bowling.  Floyd was a loving and giving man and will be missed by all who knew him.  “We love you Floyd and you will live in our hearts forever.”

Memorial graveside services for Floyd will be held at Springfield National Cemetery: 1702 E. Seminole Springfield, MO, at 11:00 am Thursday, September 3, 2020, with full military honors.  Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.