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David Rolfe's avatar

Very sad news. I always enjoyed shooting Floyd’s stories, which were guaranteed to be populated by unique and fascinating characters like the improbably-named Dr. Cato Hollar, a lanky caver from Wilkesboro who led us down the dark and twisting passages of an un-named cave near the Georgia state line. I enjoyed Floyd’s wry wit, keen intelligence, and unpretentious manner. He always treated me as a real colleague, not simply “his photographer.”

Thanks for this tribute.

Betsi Robinson's avatar

Yes, he would have! Thank you for summing up Floyd so very well. I always appreciated his trust, his light hand and sage advice when editing, and his grumpy but lovable old self! Your tribute really brings him to life, Frank. He was one of the greats.

Nell Bovender's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear this. Yes, that Yadkin series was memorable. Thanks for the tribute. He deserves it.

Phoebe Zerwick's avatar

So sad to learn of Floyd's death. Thanks for this beautiful tribute. You capture Floyd perfectly. He was a real craftsman, unflappable, and suffered no fools. I was always glad that he tolerated me!

David DuBuisson's avatar

Frank, that was a beautiful tribute to a man who deserved every tribute available. Thanks.

Kelli Rush's avatar

It reads so smoothly. Great tribute. Thank you.

lewpowell's avatar

Didn't know him, thanks for introducing him. Oh, that magical and long gone newsroom osmosis....