James H. Floyd


James H. "Sloppy" Floyd was a Democratic Georgia State Representative from 1953 to 1974.

Early life

Floyd attended Middle Georgia Junior College before enlisting in the Army Air Corps and serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Political career

Floyd served in the Georgia State House from 1953 until his death in 1974. He served as chairman of the Georgia House Appropriations Committee.
James H. Floyd State Park is named for him.
The James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Veterans Memorial Building is also named for him.

''Bond v. Floyd''

Floyd was involved in the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case Bond v. Floyd regarding the State House's refusal to seat Julian Bond because of comments that Bond had made regarding the Vietnam War. Bond won the case and was required to be seated in the House.