A Life Remembered, A Heart Forever Missed.
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we remember Floyd Beal, 64, of Conover, North Carolina, whose life was tragically cut short on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following a devastating motorcycle collision in Catawba County.
At approximately 11:18 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Springs Road near NC 16. What initially appeared to be a single-vehicle motorcycle collision was later determined to be a heartbreaking hit-and-run.
Investigators say Floyd was riding his 1998 Honda VTR100 motorcycle when a 2015 Ford Fusion attempting to turn left onto NC 16 failed to yield. The collision sent Floyd from his motorcycle, leaving him with fatal injuries. Despite everything that followed, there was no more time to bring him home. Floyd succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Behind every name is a lifetime of memories, a family, friendships, laughter, conversations, and moments that can never be replaced. Floyd was more than a name in a heartbreaking report—he was someone deeply loved, someone whose presence mattered, and someone whose absence will now be felt in countless quiet moments.
May those who knew and loved Floyd find comfort in the memories he left behind. May his life continue to be remembered with love rather than only sorrow.
Gone from this world, but never from the hearts of those who loved him.
Rest peacefully, Floyd Beal. 🕊️💔
May your memory forever remain a blessing.








