Tag Archives: Joe Floyd

City council honors two local ‘legends,’ Dr. Bob Johnson and Coach Joe Floyd

The Kodiak City Council last night also honored the passing of two pillars of the community, Dr. Bob Johnson died on January 31, and Coach Joe Floyd passed away last weekend.   Mayor Pat Branson lost her voice as she started the comments, as did Council Member Terry Haines who was the last to comment. Click arrow below to listen …

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Coach Joe Floyd leaves legacy of kindness and encouragement to generations of Kodiak High School students

Kodiak’s athletic community lost an icon this past weekend with the passing of Joe “Coach” Floyd. Floyd and his wife Carolyn moved to Kodiak in the 1950s. He was a teacher, coach and athletic director. For many years he was Kodiak High School’s only coach and developed virtually every sport, as well as many non-sporting events. In fact, Coach Floyd …

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Joe Floyd Christmas Tournament named for a legend in Kodiak

  Basketball players from four off-island school are in Kodiak this weekend for the 53rd Annual Joe Floyd Tournament. KMXT’s Maggie Wall has this report on the tournament’s namesake. Click arrow to listen, or continue on to read report.   Joe Floyd, courtesey AlaskaHallofFame.org. Carolyn Floyd, KMXT file photo.   Joe and Carolyn Floyd are household names for long-time Kodiak …

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