Floyd Ray Hejl, Papa 74, of Thrall, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Floyd was born July 6, 1948, in Taylor, to the late Eddie and Olga Hejl.
He graduated from Taylor High School in 1966. After, he went on to join the army, where he served in the 25th infantry in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970. Floyd married Janie July 17, 1971.
They were married for 51years.
Floyd was a man of many trades for many years. Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, listening to music and spending time with his family. He especially loved his service dog Little Bit.
Floyd was preceded in death by his son, Reuben (Lynna).
Floyd is survived by his wife, Janie; son, Floyd Jr.
(Courtney); brother, Edward (Helen); sister, Rebecca Cuba (Arnold); grandchildren, Floyd III (Savanah), Caitlyn, Laci, Lindsey and Leigha; and great granddaughters Lincoln and Hazel.
Along with many nieces and nephews. A visitation for Floyd was held Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home in Taylor. A rosary was held Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in Taylor. A funeral Mass was held Thursday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor.
Honorary pallbearer is Little Bit. Floyd Hejl III, Scotty Hejl, Christopher Hejl, John Cuba, Michael Cuba and Cody Weber will serve as pallbearers.
Floyd was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Taylor.
