Floyd Oliver Salmon
September 23, 1933 ~ January 6, 2018
Floyd Oliver Salmon, age 84, of Grapeland, entered Heaven's gate on Saturday, the 6th day of January, 2018. He was born on the 23rd day of September, 1933 in Salmon, Texas to Jake Salmon and Edna Smith Salmon. As a young man, Floyd served his country in the United States Army. Before retiring, he was a house mover and the original creator of Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland. Floyd was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Grapeland. He was a true artist with a vision only he was able to bring into full fruition. He had a dream and he didn't just talk about it; he made it happen. He created a home for many to have; a home away from home, at Salmon Lake Park. We are proud to call him Daddy because he took care of his wife, his kids, grandkids and many others that he would welcome with open arms to stay at Salmon Lake Park. He brought Bluegrass Music to Grapeland; something we were not so sure about, but he was sure and with the help of his dad, Jake, they created what is known today as Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festivals.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Edna Salmon and brother, Cleon Salmon.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Fannie Lou Salmon of 63 years of Grapeland; daughters, Connie Norsworthy and husband Garry of Grapeland, Carolyn Kazmierczak and husband Greg of Grapeland, Anita Lee of Grapeland; sisters, Mirnie Roberson of Grapeland, Joyce Keen of Grapeland; grandchildren, Mitchell Woody and wife Bobbie Jo, Jake Kazmierczak and wife Shelby, Ariann Kazmierczak, Sundi Lee; great grandchildren, Brendan Woody, Austin Woody, Brooke Woody and Jaxon Oliver Kazmierczak.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 12th day of January, 2018 at the Sunshine Inn at Salmon Lake Park.
Funeral services for Floyd Oliver Salmon will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 13th day of January, 2018 at the Sunshine Inn at Salmon Lake Park with Bro. Mike Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Guiceland Cemetery in Grapeland.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Tracy Salmon, Mark Salmon, Ted Salmon, Mitchell Woody, Jake Kazmierczak and Jake Salmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Quentin Shaver, Jed Mobley, Tommy Salmon and Sammy Holloway.
Funeral services for Floyd Oliver Salmon are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Will certainly miss this smiling kind soul. Thank you for bringing such sunshine to our lives. God Bless your family during this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Floyd Oliver Salmon was a special man and much loved and respected by all those who knew him and knew of him. God bless you all.
What a great friend. Floyd provided me numerous opportunites to provide the sound system for his giant Salmon Lake Bluegrass Festival in Grapeland, Texas. I will never forget the day I met his mom, she gave me a piece of fresh baked homemaid Pecan Pie. Every year after that she had a whole, fresh baked, pecan pie for me. Floyd was the same way; he was very giving. Many, many, great memories with the Salmon Family and The Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival. Hi Tracy Salmon and Family. Love you all!!
Kennith and Lois McAdams
I’m so sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. My family and I have enjoyed staying at Salmon Lake Park, and have had the pleasure of visiting with Floyd. My sincere condolences to Fannie and the family.
Grace, mercy, peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Timothy 1;2
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
We enjoyed knowing Floyd He was a kind and congenial man who was a pleasure to talk to..
Prayers for Fannie and family.
Never saw Floyd without a smile on his face ! All will surely miss him .
I’ll never forget the first time I saw him in the Peanut Festival Parade LOL That poor old woman. Love and prayers for his family at this time. May God be with you at this time and always. I’ll see you on the other side Mr. Floyd !!!! OHH what fun he is having !!!
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So sorry for your loss. I remember him from years ago as a young child going to swim and stay in cabins at Salmon Lake, and later to visit for family reunions and Bluegrass Festivals.
Blessings from Kauai
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Bill and Becky Gayle and family
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It was such an honor to know him. He was a wealth of information and was so helpful to me over the years. He will be tremendously missed.
We have enjoyed many years of Bluegrass at Salmon Lake Park thanks to Floy Salmon and Frannie
So sorry for your loss.
Provided me with a home and family away from home. Will be missed by many. A good example to live by.
Our hearts and prayers are with y’all. I carry so many memorie’s through my lifetime with y’ll., all the way back to being children. Unkle Jake was always my favorite Uncle, then Floyd stepped in his shoes. Take care and remember I’ll always be here for y’all
Genuinely sorry to hear of Floyds passing. He was indeed a man of vision….. a wealth of information and LOVED life. Wish I’d have visited more often……
God bless the Salmon family. Oh what memory’s you must have of all he and Fannie brought to Houston county. .
Hello Fannie, I was saddened to learn of Floyd’s passing. My heart aches for your loss. Take good care of yourself.
Shirley (Barto) Parker
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Floyd was one of the finest men I have ever met. He welcomed me to the community when I first arrived and provided me shelter until permanent arrangements could be made. My deepest sympathies to Miss Fannie, Miss Connie and all the Salmon family.
We will miss seeing Floyd during the Bluegrass Festival. Prayers and God’s comfort and peace to his family. Bart and Arlene McReynolds
so sorry for your lost
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