Floyd L. Alsop, age 93, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (November 8, 2006) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Kentucky on January 3, 1913 to Alonzo and Ida Griffith Alsop Sweeney and had lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Straughn High School and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He and his wife retired in 1989 after 43 years as owners and operators of Alsop's Grill which was well known for good food, particularly chili and tenderloins. Floyd was a member of First Baptist Church Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Alsop; Daughter - Kay (Steve) Koger of Richmond; Son - Gary Alsop of Ovieda, Florida; Sister- Alfreda Singleton of Richmond;5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.2 sisters are also deceased.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday (November 13, 2006) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary. Rev. James Spon will officiate. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens where military graveside services will be conducted by the Wayne County Veterans Council.. Friends may call on Sunday (November 12, 2006) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1601 South "A" Street, Richmond, IN 47374 or to The Gideons, PO Box 1092, Richmond, IN 47375-1092. www.riggle-waltermann.com