Nichols- Johnny William "J.W." Floyd, 87, of Nichols passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Horry County, a son of the late William Hampton and Flossie Roberts Floyd. J.W. spent forty years working with J.R. Battle & Company in Nichols. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working in his yard. J.W. was predeceased in addition to his parents, by his wife, Margaret Bryant Floyd and a brother, Howard Floyd. He is survived by a son, Johnny Ray Floyd and his wife Kathy of Nichols; a sister, Betty Lou Woodbury of Mullins, three grandchildren, Tiffany Floyd, Blair (Damien) May, and Blake (Constance) Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Ryland May, Wyatt Jackson, and Hunter Crigger; and a special daughter, Debbie Anderson of Nichols. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols. Memorials may be made to Nichols Baptist Church, P.O. Box 148, Nichols, S.C. 29581 or to Wildlife Action, P.O. Box 866, Mullins, S.C. 29574. The family would like to thank the staff of Shepherd Care Hospice and caregivers, James and Patricia Carmichael for the loving care given to their loved one. An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.