Bonham, Texas -- Roy Floyd, a man who leaves behind an unequaled legacy of selfless public service to the citizens of Bonham, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
For more than four decades Mr. Floyd, his vivacious wife, Linda, and children Sean and Rory, were such avid supporters of Bonham that it was difficult to remember that Roy actually grew up in Frederick, Oklahoma.
It was in Frederick that Floyd got his start in the radio business as disc jockey "Rollicking Roy" at KTAT.
In 1975, Floyd bought KFYN, which has been broadcasting in Bonham since 1948, and then added KFYZ in 1980. Under Floyd's leadership, KFYN grew into an iconic small-town radio station with popular programs like The Swap Shop, Town & Country and Bulletin Board.
Cindy Baker-Burnett described Roy Floyd's impact on Bonham.
"Roy’s radio experience and God-given gift of oratory soon found Bonham enjoying a decades-long journey of growth, name recognition, and popularity," Baker-Burnett remarked. "Winston Churchill said, 'Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king.' Who better to recruit prospective businesses or influence locals to 'accentuate the positive' than Roy Floyd?"
During his 40 years of public service to the citizens of Bonham, including 22 years as mayor, Floyd participated in countless ribbon cuttings, but perhaps none was as personally rewarding as the time he cut the ribbon to dedicate the Roy V. Floyd Community Center, a municipal building named in his honor.
"I don't think there is anyone in Bonham or Fannin County who has done more for the City of Bonham than Roy Floyd," remarked former Fannin County Judge Spanky Carter.
Carter said that working with Floyd reminded him of the final seconds of a critical playoff game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls when the coach of the Bulls drew up a play to center Dave Corzine only to hear Michael Jordan say, "No, give me the ball and I'll win the game."
"That's Roy Floyd," Carter said. "Most people never saw the time and work that went into making that shot. Roy gave you 40 years of his life and he did it because he loves you."
On January 15, 2021, Floyd knew it was time to spend more time with his family and submitted his letter of resignation as mayor of the city. Perhaps the final words of this article should be his.
"I am profoundly grateful to the citizens of Bonham for entrusting me to hold the keys to the city and represent them in the city, our county, region, state and in Washington, D.C. I am unable to fully express the depth of my gratitude and sincere thanks to you my fellow Councilors, the city staff and the residents of this city for the support and trust that has been given to my family and I over the years. I want to wish a special thank you to my wife, Lynda, who has supported me through thick and thin.
"In the book of Ecclesiastes, the Lord tells us, 'To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.' I think it's time.
"God Bless you, God Bless Bonham and God Bless the USA."
