Stanton County High School Alumni
Johnson, Kansas (KS)
In Memory of
Martie Brent Floyd
1948-2026
Born Aug 07, 1948, Martie Brent Floyd attended Stanton County High School in Johnson, KS.
Class of 1966
Aug 07, 1948 - Aug 26, 2026
Aug 07, 1948 - Aug 26, 2026
Martie Brent Floyd, 78, of Johnson, Kansas, a lifelong southwest Kansas farmer, cattleman, businessman and community leader, passed away August 26, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Martie was born August 7, 1948, in Syracuse, Kansas, to R.D. Floyd and Evelyn Winger Floyd. He grew up on the family farm in Stanton County with his younger siblings, Roetta and Gary, surrounded by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Martie graduated from Johnson High School in 1966. He loved sports and was especially proud of being part of the 1966 basketball team that advanced to the state tournament.
After high school, Martie enrolled at the University of Kansas. He graduated from KU in 1970 with a double major in history and political science. More important than anything Martie studied at KU was meeting the love of his life there.
Diane Nonken had transferred to KU and happened to be the roommate of Martie’s cousin and good friend, Melva Jo Winger. Martie later remembered that Diane was pretty and smart—and, perhaps most importantly, laughed at his smart remarks.
On June 13, 1970, Martie and Diane were married at Trinity Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. After Diane graduated in 1971, they returned to Johnson and the farm. Their marriage would span more than 56 years and become the foundation of the family and life they built together.
In 1976, Martie and his brother Gary formed M&G Farms. Through droughts, hail, wind, blowing dirt, high prices, low prices and tremendous changes in technology, Martie never lost his confidence in or love of southwest Kansas agriculture.
Martie was also involved for decades in his family’s banking interests. In 1990, he became a director of the First National Bank of Liberal and Kansas Bank Corporation. As the family's banking interests evolved, Martie remained involved with Dream First Bank and Legacy Financial Co. and had the satisfaction of watching the next generation of the family take increasingly important roles in the business.
Martie believed strongly in giving back to the community and industry that had given so much to him. He became involved in the American Agriculture Movement during the farm crisis of the late 1970s, traveling throughout Kansas to advocate for farmers. Later his service included the USD #452 School board, Johnson Cooperative and Skyland Grain boards, Farmland Industries, Pioneer Electric Cooperative, the Stanton County Hospital Board, WEKANDO economic development organization, and the Stanton County Commission. He was also member of Kansas Agricultural Rural Leadership Class One and served on the board in later years.
His years of service to agriculture and the cooperative system were recognized in 2021 with his induction into the Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame, an honor that genuinely surprised him and that he described as both humbling and deeply appreciated.
For all the boards, businesses, and accomplishments, nothing mattered more to him than his family. Martie and Diane raised two children, Chris and Jennifer. He was proud of Chris and his wife, Dara, and enjoyed watching them raise their family and continue the family’s involvement in community banking. He was equally proud of Jennifer, not only for her career but also her involvement in her church and community, and the sons she raised.
Martie also readily acknowledged that Diane carried more than her share of the load while he spent long days farming and feeding cattle. Looking back, he wrote that he should have helped her more. He also wrote simply, “Diane was and is a really good mother.”
Their five grandchildren—Haley, Jayden, Dylan, Jarren and Jaxson—brought an entirely new dimension to Martie’s life.
He followed their sports, 4-H projects, school activities, college years, careers and adventures. He and Diane treasured family trips with their children and grandchildren, and Martie took particular satisfaction when the grandkids continued talking about those trips years later.
Then came the first great-grandchild.
Martie and Diane welcomed their first great-grandson, Hogan Samuel Forrest, in January 2025. The arrival of another generation was a pretty big deal to him.
Martie loved farming and cattle, but he loved people. He would often reminisce over all the different business owners and consultants that grew along with his and Gary’s farm.
Martie was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church and serving on numerous committees.
He loved Diane.
He was proud of his children.
He delighted in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He valued his friends.
He believed in his community.
He loved farming and cattle.
And even after experiencing enough southwest Kansas weather to know better, he remained optimistic about next year’s crop.
Family and Services
Martie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Floyd of Johnson; son Chris and Dara Floyd of Johnson, daughter Jennifer Floyd of Johnson; grandchildren Haley (spouse Nathan) Forrest, Jayden (spouse Paige) Rios, Dylan Floyd, Jarren Rios, and Jaxson Rios; great-grandson Hogan Forrest; brother Gary (Marla) Floyd of Johnson; brother-in-law Dave Mann of Quinter, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, RD and Evelyn Floyd, and his sister, Roetta Mann.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Johnson First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Nipp, with Pastor Jacque Kambol officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Johnson United Methodist Church, Rise Up for Families or St. Catherine Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
Martie leaves behind land he cared for, organizations he helped strengthen, friendships
measured in decades, and generations of a family who will continue telling his stories.
For someone who spent a lifetime planting things and watching them grow, perhaps the best measure of his life is what grew around him: A family. A farm. Friendships. A community. And generations who will carry his stories forward.
That is a pretty good crop.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/306104810/martie_brent-floyd
Martie was born August 7, 1948, in Syracuse, Kansas, to R.D. Floyd and Evelyn Winger Floyd. He grew up on the family farm in Stanton County with his younger siblings, Roetta and Gary, surrounded by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Martie graduated from Johnson High School in 1966. He loved sports and was especially proud of being part of the 1966 basketball team that advanced to the state tournament.
After high school, Martie enrolled at the University of Kansas. He graduated from KU in 1970 with a double major in history and political science. More important than anything Martie studied at KU was meeting the love of his life there.
Diane Nonken had transferred to KU and happened to be the roommate of Martie’s cousin and good friend, Melva Jo Winger. Martie later remembered that Diane was pretty and smart—and, perhaps most importantly, laughed at his smart remarks.
On June 13, 1970, Martie and Diane were married at Trinity Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. After Diane graduated in 1971, they returned to Johnson and the farm. Their marriage would span more than 56 years and become the foundation of the family and life they built together.
In 1976, Martie and his brother Gary formed M&G Farms. Through droughts, hail, wind, blowing dirt, high prices, low prices and tremendous changes in technology, Martie never lost his confidence in or love of southwest Kansas agriculture.
Martie was also involved for decades in his family’s banking interests. In 1990, he became a director of the First National Bank of Liberal and Kansas Bank Corporation. As the family's banking interests evolved, Martie remained involved with Dream First Bank and Legacy Financial Co. and had the satisfaction of watching the next generation of the family take increasingly important roles in the business.
Martie believed strongly in giving back to the community and industry that had given so much to him. He became involved in the American Agriculture Movement during the farm crisis of the late 1970s, traveling throughout Kansas to advocate for farmers. Later his service included the USD #452 School board, Johnson Cooperative and Skyland Grain boards, Farmland Industries, Pioneer Electric Cooperative, the Stanton County Hospital Board, WEKANDO economic development organization, and the Stanton County Commission. He was also member of Kansas Agricultural Rural Leadership Class One and served on the board in later years.
His years of service to agriculture and the cooperative system were recognized in 2021 with his induction into the Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame, an honor that genuinely surprised him and that he described as both humbling and deeply appreciated.
For all the boards, businesses, and accomplishments, nothing mattered more to him than his family. Martie and Diane raised two children, Chris and Jennifer. He was proud of Chris and his wife, Dara, and enjoyed watching them raise their family and continue the family’s involvement in community banking. He was equally proud of Jennifer, not only for her career but also her involvement in her church and community, and the sons she raised.
Martie also readily acknowledged that Diane carried more than her share of the load while he spent long days farming and feeding cattle. Looking back, he wrote that he should have helped her more. He also wrote simply, “Diane was and is a really good mother.”
Their five grandchildren—Haley, Jayden, Dylan, Jarren and Jaxson—brought an entirely new dimension to Martie’s life.
He followed their sports, 4-H projects, school activities, college years, careers and adventures. He and Diane treasured family trips with their children and grandchildren, and Martie took particular satisfaction when the grandkids continued talking about those trips years later.
Then came the first great-grandchild.
Martie and Diane welcomed their first great-grandson, Hogan Samuel Forrest, in January 2025. The arrival of another generation was a pretty big deal to him.
Martie loved farming and cattle, but he loved people. He would often reminisce over all the different business owners and consultants that grew along with his and Gary’s farm.
Martie was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church and serving on numerous committees.
He loved Diane.
He was proud of his children.
He delighted in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He valued his friends.
He believed in his community.
He loved farming and cattle.
And even after experiencing enough southwest Kansas weather to know better, he remained optimistic about next year’s crop.
Family and Services
Martie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Floyd of Johnson; son Chris and Dara Floyd of Johnson, daughter Jennifer Floyd of Johnson; grandchildren Haley (spouse Nathan) Forrest, Jayden (spouse Paige) Rios, Dylan Floyd, Jarren Rios, and Jaxson Rios; great-grandson Hogan Forrest; brother Gary (Marla) Floyd of Johnson; brother-in-law Dave Mann of Quinter, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, RD and Evelyn Floyd, and his sister, Roetta Mann.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Johnson First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Nipp, with Pastor Jacque Kambol officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Johnson United Methodist Church, Rise Up for Families or St. Catherine Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
Martie leaves behind land he cared for, organizations he helped strengthen, friendships
measured in decades, and generations of a family who will continue telling his stories.
For someone who spent a lifetime planting things and watching them grow, perhaps the best measure of his life is what grew around him: A family. A farm. Friendships. A community. And generations who will carry his stories forward.
That is a pretty good crop.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/306104810/martie_brent-floyd
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