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Obituary
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr., was bom to Samuel A. Floyd, Sr., and Theora C. Floyd in Tallahassee, FL, on February 1, 1937. Through his mother's strong influence, Sam pursued many avenues of music, including piano and percussion lessons. Sam passed peacefully on July 11, 2016, at 8:56 PM at Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Sam received his B.S. degree from Florida A&M University in 1957. From 1957 to 1962, Sam was the band director at Smith-Brown High School in Arcadia, FL. He then returned to his alma mater, where he served as a music instructor and the assistant director of bands under the legendary Dr. William P. Foster, until 1964.
Sam attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he obtained his M.M.E. degree in 1965 and his Ph.D. in educational philosophy in 1969. Sam was hired to join the faculty of the music department at Southern Illinois University and was ultimately promoted to the rank of associate professor.
In 1978 Sam founded the Institute for Research in Black American Music at Fisk University, where he remained until 1983.
That year, he moved on to Chicago's Columbia College where he established the Center for Black Music Research. During his tenure at the College, he also served as Academic Dean from 1990 to 1993 and the Interim Vice President ofAcademic Affairs and Provost from 1999 to 2001.
Sam lectured at colleges and universities throughout the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean; served on various committees for Southern Illinois University, Fisk University, and Columbia College; received a multitude of research grants and awards; and participated in several professional and civic organizations. He wrote a variety of articles published in professional journals, and he authored and edited numerous books on the history o f music. Sam was also honored with the Society for American Music's Lifetime Achievement Award, named as an Education History Maker, and was named an Honorary Member of the American Musicological Society. At the time of his passing, Sam had just completed his final monograph, The Transformation o f Black Music, which is scheduled for release by Oxford University Press.
Sam is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Floyd, who lives in Chicago, IL, and their three children: Wanda and her husband Kenneth of Clarksville, TN, Cecilia of Clarendon Hills, IL, and Samuel III and his wife Yvonne of Keller, TX; his brother Harold Floyd of Chicago, IL; four grandchi ldren, four great grandchildren, and two nephews.

Organ Prelude..... ........................................................................................................... Bach Prelude Michael L. Shawgo, organist

Processional........ ...................................................................."76 Trombones" from The Music Man Presentation........ ............. ....................................................................................... Gatling's Chapel Scripture............. ......................................................................................Rev. David M. Neff, Pastor
Second Presbyterian Church

Prayer..................

Second Presbyterian Church

Solo .................... ...................................................................................Donnie RayAlbert, baritone New Black Repertory Ensemble recording "I've Been 'Buked from
of Visions and Truth: A Song Cycle Oily Wilson, Composer

Acknowledgment ofCondolences...............................................................................At a Later Date Remarks.............. .......................... Kendra Carruthers - representing grand and great-grandchildren
Malanie L. Zeck - representing colleagues Samuel A. Floyd, III - representing uncle, sisters, and nephews
Obituary.............. ..................................................................................Silent reading as music plays Solo..................... ....."His Eye is on the Sparrow" ............................... Michael L. Shawgo, organist Eulogy.......................................................................................................Rev. David M. Neff, Pastor R ecessional....... ...... "Just A. Closer Walk withThee" ....................Michael L. Shawgo, organist

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sam's alma mater: Florida A&M University Foundation, Inc. 625 E. Tennessee Street Suite 100 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-4933 PH: (850) 412-5755 or (850) 412-5138
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