George earned the name “gentle giant” for his quiet personality and beautiful spirit towards everyone.
George enjoyed spending time with family and friends where he was known for brightening the room with his contagious laughter and broad smile.
Looking for afresh start on life, George moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he worked as a security guard to support himself and help provide support to his daughter Gianna.
George departed this life Monday, May 25, 2020 at 9:25 p.m. in Minneapolis, MN pleading for his life “I can’t breathe” by the knee of law enforcement.
Due to the circumstances surrounding his death, President Joe Biden and signed a bill of policing reform.
George Perry Floyd Jr. aka “Big Floyd” was born October 14, 1974 in Fayetteville, NC. to the late George Perry and Larcenia Jones Floyd.
Raised in Houston, Texas, Floyd received his education at Yates High School and played on the basketball and football teams. Floyd was a star tight end for Yates, helping them to the 1992 state championship final game.