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James Byrd Obituary

James Dupont Byrd, II March 28, 1942 - November 7, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA— James "Jimmy" Dupont Byrd, II, age 68, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010. Graveside services will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Buddy Cooper officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5:00 Ð 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Hospice at www.columbushospice.com. Mr. Byrd was born on March 28, 1942 to the late Walter Lee Byrd, Jr. and Louise Dudley Byrd. He attended Auburn University and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Jimmy was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and entertainer and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. Everyone that knew him thought of him as an exceptional father, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Price Byrd, a son, James Dupont Byrd, III, a brother, Walter Lee Byrd III and a nephew, Neill Dudley Byrd, Jr. The family would like to extend their great appreciation to Dr. Andrew Pippas and his staff, Dr. Woodrow McWilliams and his staff of the John B. Amos Cancer Center and Columbus Hospice for their compassionate care. Survivors include a brother, Neill Dudley Byrd (Kellie) of Opelika; two sisters, Julie Gilstrap (Speedy) of Columbus and Clara Davis of Columbus; nieces and nephews, George Elliott III (Susan) of Atlanta, Michael Elliot of Atlanta, Joseph Davis of Atlanta, Robert Davis of Athens, John Davis of Columbus, Juliette Ann Davis of Columbus and Adam Byrd of Auburn. Please visit www.shcolumbus.com to express condolences.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Nov. 9, 2010.

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November 11, 2010

I read the obit of James Dupont"Jimmy" Byrd,II and was sorry to hear of his death. I would like to know if any of the family has done their BYRD genealogy ? My husband (William "Bill" Rucker Wynn,Sr.) mother was Sara G. Price married John Huel Wynn,Sr. Sara gave us the genealogy of Price/Byrd 2 years before she died, which shows her grandmother ,grandfather & great grandfather & great grandmother.
I would appreciate it very much if you would email me so I can give you all of our lineage(Wynn/Price/Byrd)..I am a member of DAR & have done most of the genealogy, but still lack some of the correct names of the ancestors.
Thanks for your help by emailing [email protected] (Rebecca Wynn & Wm. R. Wynn, Sr.)

Jack Bates

November 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andy Robinson

November 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy and is family.

tea

November 9, 2010

You mowed the best damn lawn in the neighborhood with those everlasting green duckhead shorts handed down from trey. We had "hot pepper eat'n contests" when you were'nt looking, we filled your yard and driveway to play basketball,football and baseball in the big front yard. Trey had raging parties and being across the street we often had water balloon wars from the roofs. That el Camino with the "CCC" spit cup is eternal. You can also blame those missing "krystal like" burgers from your freezer on us too :) You were a great dad and an awesome neighbor. You will be terribly missed and the way you screamed for "trrreeeyyyy!" when he was in trouble will always bring a smile to my face. hehe. I can think of a million funny stories just the same. u rocked mr byrd! RIP

Grace and Allyn Wraggs

November 9, 2010

My husband and I have known Jimmy for many years and though we have not seen him in the last few years, we will remember him fondly. Julie, we will keep you in our thoughts.

Terri and Tom Lively

November 9, 2010

To the Entire of Jimmy Byrd,

We are sorry for the loss of Jimmy Byrd. He was our neighbor and we loved him so much. And yes he did have a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor about himself. We are at a loss as well. Every spring he and my husband would plant tomatoe plants and sunflowers all around the front of the houses. We will always remember Jimmy. Although he's out of pain and definitely in a better place, we only wish he could've had more time here to remain being a part of our everyday lives. God Bless you all. Hold on to the memories and cherish them until we all meet him again.

John Gran

November 9, 2010

I would like to send my prayers and condolences to Clara and Julie in this very sad time. The Byrd family is loved by all and has touched the lives of many.

Mary Eckert

November 9, 2010

My daughter will miss your friendship and humor. She cared very much about you.

Phyllis Bowman (Eckert)

November 9, 2010

I don't personally know Jimmy , but i know of him and i just wanted to pay my respect's and tell the family how sorry i am for your loss.

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