Floyd Harvey Voss (1963-2022) hosted Harvey's Annual Ribfest

Floyd Harvey Voss, 58, of Shirland, IL died at 12:36 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 in Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

He was born May 10, 1963,the son of Arthur and Mary (Holton) Voss. Floyd graduated from Hononegah High School, class of 1980. He married Lorie Maavich in Rockford, IL on November 1, 2011. Floyd was a mechanic in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin - he worked on vehicles, trucks, semis, and heavy equipment for over 40 years.

Floyd worked in the construction and concrete industry,  Beloit Housing Authority, the maintenance department at Beloit College, and Slabaugh & Sons in subdivision development and moving houses.  He owned and operated Haulin Harvey's Transport, LLC. and was leased to SNL Trucking. Floyd enjoyed hosting Harvey's Annual Ribfest, riding motorcycles, appearing as Santa Claus, and spending time with his family.

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Survivors include wife Lorie; sons Mark and Zack (Ashley) Voss , Evan Crouch, daughter Shawna (Brandon) Sedols; grandchildren Madison, Cleopatra, Savanha, Noah, Daphne; mother Mary Voss; brothers Randy Voss, sister Rhonda (Terry) Polhill, Lori Voss and Teana (Mark) Bauling; several aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Arthur D. Voss, brother Arthur D. Voss (Little Art), and the mother of his oldest children Diana O'Brien.

The family wishes that friends and family drive/ride their antique cars/trucks and motorcycles and dress in accompanying attire for both the funeral and visitation.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel, with Pastor Dan Herman officiating. Burial will be in Shirland Township Cemetery, 14500 Boswell Road. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. View more at https://my.gather.app/remember/floyd-voss