Background
Floyd, Emmett Owen was born on March 21, 1928 in Griffin, Georgia, United States. Son of Henley Beale and Mary Elizabeth (Owen) Floyd.
Floyd, Emmett Owen was born on March 21, 1928 in Griffin, Georgia, United States. Son of Henley Beale and Mary Elizabeth (Owen) Floyd.
Bachelor of Arts, Mercer University, 1948. Master of Divinity, Southern Seminary, 1951. Master of Arts, Emory University, 1956.
South.T.D., San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1973.
Ordained to ministry United Church ofChrist. Senior minister Clairmont Hills Church, Atlanta, 1954-1962, Windermere Union Church (Florida), 1964-1967, 1st Congressional Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1967-1980. Executive minister Southeast Conference, United Church of Christ, Atlanta, since 1980.
Adjunct Professor religion Greensboro College, 1972-1980.
Trustee, Catawba College, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1975-1980.
Served as chaplain United States Navy, 1952-1954, of Korea, 1962-1964, Cuba, to rear admiral Reserve. Member Military Chaplains Association, Naval Reserve Association, Reserve Officer Association, Blue Key, Rotary.
Married Katherine Holmes, June 5, 1948. Children: Marian, Elizabeth, David, Karen and Karyl (twins).