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Harvey BYRD Obituary

Harvey Dillard Byrd Aug. 17, 1924 ~ Nov. 1, 2010 Resident of Oakland Born and raised in Oakland, CA. He attended Prescott & McClymonds Schools. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1947. He worked for the State of California as a Truck Driver for 30 years and retired. He enjoyed fishing, golfing & gardening. The husband of Joyce Byrd; the father of Johnny, Irma, Kathy, and Lionel; brother of Dora Clayton (Wilbert) and Goldie Ruffin; brother-in-law of King Blankenship; grandfather of 8; and great-grandfather of 7. He was predeceased by three sisters Mildred, Elva & Nadine. Harvey accepted Christ before the Lord called him home. There will be no public service as Harvey requested.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Nov. 14, 2010.

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Ramona Davis-Pam

November 19, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kamren byrd

November 15, 2010

My Great-Grandfather was the best we always had a fun time with eachother. He would always laugh and joke around. He loved to go in the backyard on nice summer days and go into his garden. We would always go fishing. He always would take me to chabot golf course to go and hit some golf balls. He loved watching old western movies and i would be right in the middle of the bed watching them right with him. He would always tell funny jokes and had a great sense of humor. I always knew that he loved me and i always knew that i loved him. He was the best great-grandfather a kid could ever have. He always made sure that i had money in my pocket and was never hungry. And he made sure that i always keep my head in the books. Thats why i am the guy that i am now because of him he was the best, and he will be missed R.I.P granfather

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