Floyd Garland Kern, age 84 went to be the Lord on April 2, 2013 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA., born in Dickenson County and had lived in San Diego California and Buffalo New York in his early years. He lived his later years back home in the Martin Town section of Dickenson County. He loved animals in which many in the community will remember Floyd riding in his pick up with his companion dog Itty Bit. Floyd never met a stranger he loved to talk to people and make friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Ted" and Nellie Gilbert Kern, two sisters Virginia Mullins and Marie Opps, one brother Harold Kern, along with a special friend Italy Lambert of 49 years. He is survived by Lisa McGraw, Theda McGraw and Jessie Counts along with a host of other relatives and many friends. Floyd will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Martin Town Church with Tam Hill officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Margaret Mitchell spay/neuter Clinic 16222 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA. 24202