Floyd Elliott Patrick
Floyd Elliott Patrick, 77, of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He passed peacefully, with a clear mind and his son by his side. Born on October 24, 1948, Floyd lived a full and varied life, shaped by his work, his experiences, as well as the many interests that stayed with him over the years.
A graduate of Shade High School, Class of 1966, Floyd went on to spend most of his working life as a machinist. In his earlier years, he also worked in coal mining and spent time as a neighborhood bartender, where his social nature and ease with others found a natural place. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War, an experience that stayed with him and shaped his life in lasting ways.
After his marriage and the birth of his son, Floyd spent a period of time living in the Bay Area of California before eventually returning to Pennsylvania. He was previously married to Hermelina Magno Javier (“Hermie”), with whom he shared two sons. He later made his home in Brisbin, where he lived with and cared for his parents, John (“Pappy”) and Agnes (“Grammy”), in their later years.
After the passing of his father, his relationship with his mother grew closer. In her later years, as her health declined, it was important to him that she remain at home, cared for by him and his son. Together, they remained by her side until her passing.
In his earlier years, Floyd was a social presence, often spending time at local bars and restaurants where he became a familiar face. He enjoyed the camaraderie of those spaces, spending time with coworkers and friends. He was especially skilled at games like billiards and darts.
Though he could appear quiet, private, and simple on the surface, those who knew him more closely understood him to be a thoughtful, intelligent, and often complex person. He carried himself with a steady kindness. He was always polite, approachable, and ready to help when someone needed it. He would just as easily lend a stranger a light or a cigarette.
He valued honesty and was often direct and forthright in how he spoke. He had little patience for pretense or unnecessary complication. Instead, he preferred things to be straightforward and sincere.
He faced adversity, disappointment, and struggle throughout his life with a quiet strength and resilience, carrying on in his own way through whatever came his way.
Floyd also had a great sense of humor. He could appreciate both a lowbrow dirty joke as well as clever wordplay. He had a way of telling stories that brought laughter to those around him. He was often the life of the party, able to engage others with humor and wit.
He also had a sharp and practical mind, with a talent for problem solving and a strong sense of how things worked, both in his profession and in the projects he took on in his personal life.
He maintained an interest in firearms and other weapons throughout his life, influenced in part by his time in Vietnam. He held a particular appreciation for Asian hand weapons. He was rarely seen without his butterfly knife in his back pocket, always ready to pull it out and show a few balisong tricks.
Throughout his life, he maintained a strong creative and curious spirit. He enjoyed building and making things by hand, from furniture and lawn ornaments to architectural models. He also occasionally explored print design and painting. He held an interest in spirituality, often reading and reflecting on the Bible and other ideas outside traditional paths, always approaching such subjects in his own way.
He also had a lasting interest in photography, keeping cameras close at hand and leaving behind a large collection of images that captured moments from his life. His curiosity extended to history, particularly the Vietnam War and the broader context surrounding it—subjects he continued to read about and reflect on over time. He also held an appreciation for classic American cars. He enjoyed music from his youth, particularly classic rock and Motown, while continuing to keep up with and enjoy contemporary music throughout his life.
Floyd had a lifelong appreciation for puzzles and games of all kinds. He enjoyed card games, riddles, word puzzles, and anything that challenged the mind. This interest carried into a deep and lasting enjoyment of video games, where he found a particular connection to fantasy and role-playing worlds. Over the years, he played countless games, from classic series such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest to more modern titles like Skyrim and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In later years, he embraced online gaming and continued to explore new worlds and stories, often using the player name “Youfo,” a detail that brought him quiet enjoyment.
He enjoyed driving and taking day trips, whether it was taking his sons fishing, helping his parents with errands and shopping, giving neighbors and friends rides to appointments, or simply heading out to pick up the newest video game.
Floyd is survived by his sons, Scott Elliott Patrick and James Maurice “JimBo” Smith Jr., and by the sweetheart of his later years, Joyce Long.
He loved and cared deeply for both of his sons. Though distance and time apart meant they did not see one another often, his relationship with Scotty and Bo remained important to him.
Floyd was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Patrick; his brothers, John Patrick Jr. and Thomas Patrick; as well as his parents, John and Agnes Patrick.
Floyd will be remembered for the life he lived in his own way, shaped by his interests, his experiences, and the many paths he quietly followed over the years. He leaves behind the memories he created, the things he built, and the time he shared with those who knew him and spent time alongside him.
Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, Osceola Mills, PA is in charge of arrangements.
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