y roads in Mahaska County. He retired as a heavy equipment operator in 1986. In retirement, he worked with Hulbert Contracting and mowed the Cargill Plant in Eddyville until he retired at age 88 due to ill health. Floyd was a family man who would always put others first. He always led by example and had a "do it right the first time" philosophy and believed in teaching by example. He enjoyed his career as a heavy machine operator. He also enjoyed passing down his mechanical knowledge to his children. He took great pride in keeping the Cargill Campus in Eddyville looking like a park and always keeping his tractor in tip top shape. He also like country music and watching westerns. His real joy in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren and other family and friends.
His family includes his wife of over 69 years Ethel Hulbert of Truax; three sons: Terry Hulbert of Truax, Dan (Diane) Hulbert of Cedar, and Kelly Hulbert of Blair, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Chris Hulbert, Jessica (Marc) Nollen and Dr. Travis (Katie) Hulbert, five great grandchildren: Gabrielle Hulbert, Eli Nollen, Parker Nollen, Teigen Hulbert and Koeyn Hulbert and a sister-in-law (Fred's widow), Geraldine Hulbert of Oskaloosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Cecil Hulbert and Fred Hulbert; and a sister, Goldie Haggard.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Revered Rodney DeRonde officiating. Burial will be in the Weldon Cemetery in southwest Mahaska County. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Wednesday after 12 noon in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 5-7 Wednesday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors project or the Faith Community Church of Eddyville.
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