[Histonet] Al Floyd, a great loss to NSH

[Morken, Timothy]

For those that knew him or took courses from him, Al was a consummate professional. I was fortunate enough to work with him on some projects and found his knowledge and insight invaluable. He was also a good friend. He will be missed, especially as a fixture at NSH meetings.


Tim Morken
Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus
Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies
Department of Pathology
UC San Francisco Medical Center


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Alton David Floyd July 17, 1941 - Oct. 29, 2015 EDWARDSBURG - Alton D. Floyd, a true renaissance man, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born to the late Frank and Queen Tina (Melton) in Henderson, Kentucky, on July 17, 1941. He was a Kentucky farm boy who excelled in 4-H and played trumpet in high school and the University of Kentucky marching band. Upon graduation from the University of Kentucky, Alton earned a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, followed by six years on the faculty at the University of Michigan<http://www.legacy.com/legacies/university-of-michigan/?personid=176297459&affiliateID=1964> Medical School and thirteen years at Indiana University Medical School. He married the love of his life, Barbara Wilson, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage this past July. Surviving are his wife Barbara of Edwardsburg, Michigan, and their two daughters, Fara McCune and her husband, Michael, and their children, Liam, Finnian and Fiona; and Heather Floyd and her husband, Dan Willems; as well as his sister, Brenda Herron. The last 30 years of Alton's career were spent as a consultant in the pharmaceutical and medical diagnostic industries. He derived great satisfaction from teaching many years at the annual National Society for Histotechnology. He also served on the Board of Directors for several organizations. Alton also loved music, especially Jazz. He valued his membership in the Michiana Amateur Radio Club where he was known by the call sign W8ADF, and attending their Tuesday afternoon luncheons. Retirement gave him the opportunity to enjoy many artistic pursuits: designing and creating jewelry, participating in classes at the Krasl Art Museum, and woodworking - from intricate carvings to making furniture, painting and stained glass. He especially enjoyed lake activities each summer with his grandchildren. Alton passed the same way he lived, with extreme grace and dignity. There will be no services at this time, but a celebration of his life is planned for next summer. Elkhart Cremation Service is assisting with the arrangements.
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