Floyd Lee Davis, Sr., was born July 2, 1939, in Roxton, TX to the parentage of Vera Hillman Davis and Dudley Davis, both of High, TX. Floyd was an only child of Vera and Dudley Davis. After the early passing of his parents at a young age, Floyd was raised by his aunt Margaret Clifton Davis and uncle, Tom Davis of Paris, TX.

Floyd Sr was formally educated in the Lamar County public schools. He worked construction and was locally known as one of the best, until he retired.

In October 1962, Floyd married Jean Autry Hearn in Paris, TX. They had five children. Shortly after the birth of the first child, Floyd and Jean moved to New Orleans, LA, then back to TX and settled in Dallas, TX. Their children are Floyd Davis, Jr, who preceded Floyd Sr., in death, Dwight Davis (Jolinda James Davis) of DeSoto, TX, Barry Dwayne Davis of Richardson TX, Derrick Davis of Allen, TX, and Gina Davis of Lancaster, TX. Floyd, himself, moved back to Paris, TX around 1978 and resided there until his passing.

Floyd Sr is survived by the mother of his children, Jean Davis; sons, Dwight Davis, Barry Davis, and, Derrick Davis; daughter, Gina Davis; half sister Arletha Washington of California; 10 grandchildren, Sheniqua Blue, Christopher Blue, Jacourey Blue, Shequetta Greer, Braylon Cooper (who preceded him in death), Brandon Davis, Britney Davis, Jaylin Davis, Jada Davis, and Gabrielle Davis along with a host of great grandchildren, relatives, and lots and lots of friends.