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Homer Byrd Obituary
He was born to the late Homer and Mattie P. Byrd on March 31, 1944. He graduated from L. P. Jackson High School in Dendron and attended Norfolk State College. At the time of his demise, Homer was employed at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry.
Homer was a member of St. Paul Holiness Church, a member of the Buffalo Boys Motorcycle Club, and he enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife of 42 years, Audrey L. Byrd; a daughter, Aulinda Byrd; two sons, Major Brian Byrd (Stacey), Brenton Byrd (Chanique); one sister, Bernice B. Bailey; two brothers, Earnest Byrd, Edward Byrd (Ruth); six grandchildren, De'Shawn Newby, Anjanette, Bre'cha, Breyden, Adarian, and Alexander Byrd; and a host of other family members, friends and co-workers.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at St. Paul Holiness Church in Dendron, Va., by Elder Welton Blount. A wake will be held at the church on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at the St. Paul Cemetery.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, Directors, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Homer Byrd
Buck and Brenda Langhorne
October 23, 2010
In Loving Memory of Homer Byrd Jr.
We, your Langhorne brothers and sisters, family and friends- the real deal
Have fractured hearts due to this immeasurable loss-one that we know only God can heal
We do know that He will bring us through this storm as He has always done before
For, we have, with you and Homer by our sides-made many visits to Jordan's chilly shores
I usually try to say something nice about the deceased and sometimes it is a bit of struggle to find
But not for Homer, a man who loved God, family, and all of mankind
If you knew Homer, you knew a man who was never seen without flashing a beautiful smile
You knew a man who would help anyone in need-if it took going the last mile
You knew a man who never met a stranger
Who would help you to the point of personal danger
The world has lost a light that shone brilliantly from the core of his heart
His laughter was heard frequently and he was generous to a fault
But you also knew that he was going to get the best deal when purchansing items or services, of course with a smile
That was just his signature style
We bid this temporaty farewell to a genuine ambassador of Christ, our Lord
With full knowledge that we be re-united- if we but obey God's Word and remain on one accord
There are many things we could say about Homer, but the most important is- he was born, he lived, he loved, he gave, and appeared to have enjoyed the ride
Whether by car or motorcycle- with Jesus by his side
Be strong Audrey, because the love you shared will trancend the test of death and the grave
And one day- by and by- you'll wake up in your new home and be greeted by a bright smile and a welcoming wave
Sharon Wooden
September 25, 2010
To the Byrd Family,
My family and I would like to extend to you and your family our deepest condolences during the loss of your beloved husband/father/brother/grandfather. If there is anything we can do to ease your hurt please let us know.
Natasha McFarland
September 25, 2010
We have prayed to God to give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Mr. Byrd will truly be missed by the many he came in contact with. Now gone from among us, but never forgotten. lt time.
Marion Wooden Johnson
September 25, 2010
To the Byrd Family,
Homer was in school with me and he always had a beautiful smile. Even though he is absent from the flesh,his spirit and love will always be with you. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Tracy Baker Edwards
September 25, 2010
To the Byrd family, I send condolences from my family. I've known "Bootsy" for over twenty years and every time he greeted me he was always very pleasant. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Demetria Mason & Family
September 25, 2010
To the Byrd Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Be blessed!
Pernell Clarke, Sr. & Family
September 25, 2010
To Audrey, Aulinda, Brenton, Brian, & Cousin Bea: Our deepest condolences go out to you during your time of bereavement. We pray that God continues to strengthen your family during this difficult time.
Helen Panags
September 25, 2010
May God watch over you during your time of grief. Mr. Byrd was a stranger to no one. His warm smile and friendly conversation was so heart warming. My children still talk about Mr. Byrd stopping by to visit on our regular commutes to Surry from Williamsburg. He has left a lasting mark on all who knew him. Take comfort in knowing just how special a person he was to so many.
Vanessa Whitaker
September 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to comfort and bless you.
Rotika Brewer
September 24, 2010
To the family: My heart was broken when I heard the news of Uncle Boosies' passing. Every time I come home to visit I would always see him, whether it was during a personal visit or a ride over the ferry. He always had a smile that would brighten up a dark room. I really wish I could be there for his homegoing celebration physically, but I will be there in spirit. I just want everyone to know that I love you and you are in my prayers. We want Homer (Uncle Boosie) here on earth with us, but God wanted him more. Although he will be TRULY missed, he is in a much better place and will forever be looking down smiling at us.
Thomas Randall
September 24, 2010
Homer, gone? Can't be. I worked with this man nearly three of my four years at the ferry (until 2002) and I can tell you he never said a bad word about ANYONE, he always had a kind greeting for EVERYONE, and was always an optimist. I'll miss him as much as everyone who knew him will. I know he's at peace now because my friend Homer was ALWAYS at peace with the rest of the world, he was always content and happy. Vaya Con Dios, brother Homer.
Carolyn Flowers-Saunders
September 24, 2010
To Audrey: Sincere condolences to you and the entire Byrd Family. I will always remember Homer as a good and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. God bless you all.
starchild lil gemini
September 24, 2010
to the byrd family,it brings great sadness to hear of your lost,i first met homer on the ferry while coming back from a bike show,he said he a harley would like to ride with us sometimes,well we knew had met real good guy,so we asked him to come to one of our club meetings,and the rest is history ,homer showed up on his harley and became a member of the buffolo boyz mc chapter #1 of williamsburg va. we'll never forget homer "bootsy" byrd and his wife audrey and children. "homer you'll be missed but never forgotten" for our lost is heavens gain
louis and towana bbmc
williamsburg va.
buffalo boyz mc
September 24, 2010
To the byrd family sorry to hear about the loss of your love one.I pray
God wrap His arms around you all to strengthen,& comfort your hearts at this time.
Evang.Lula Saunders
Elberon, Va
Cornell Ward
September 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Cornell and Vikki Ward
Milton E. Brown
September 24, 2010
To the Family - My prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Be encourage!!!
Maxine,Marvin and Tonio Blizzard
September 24, 2010
May god bless your family, during their time of bereavement.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at such a difficult time in your life. "Be still, and know that I am God." He will carry you through. "Ferry Rider" and "Motorcycle Rider"
Rev. Anthony Jones
September 24, 2010
I will keep your family in prayer, God bless you.
Gatling
September 24, 2010
To the Byrd Family, Sorry for your loss, he will be missed. May God bless you and your family with peace and strength. Gatling Family (NC)
Cynara Cypress
September 24, 2010
May God's loving arms comfort you in your time of sorrow. You all are in our prayers.
Cynara & Evan Cypress
Duane Gilchrist
September 24, 2010
Homers smile and wonderful personality will be missed but not forgotten by friends and family who loved him. Think of all the joy and smiles shared with Homer and we can smile today knowing he is smiling in the arms of the Lord. May god bless the Byrd family.
September 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Catherine Correll Walls, Surry, Virginia
Ray D. and Marlene Peace
September 24, 2010
We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time. Keep the Faith and God will see you through.
September 24, 2010
TO THE BYRD FAMILY IPRAY GOD WILL SITRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY; IN TIME OF GRIEF.I,AM GOING TO MISS MY BEST OF FRIEND THAT I MET WHEN WE WERE IN THE FIRST GRADE CHARLES W. BAILEY /MUCK
Eva Blizzard
September 24, 2010
May you find comfort in God's loving care at this time. May prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Witherspoon
September 24, 2010
To the Byrd family, the Crittenden family sends you our deepest sympathy and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the lord continue to watch over you.
Evelyn Haskins/Williams
September 24, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Karen Savage
September 23, 2010
To the Byrd Family, I pray that God continues to strengthen your family at this difficult time. God is able, he can and he will. My prayers are with you and the family.~
James & Cheryl Wells
September 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Renee Savedge
September 23, 2010
Mrs. Byrd,
I've ridden the ferry for over 20 years to school and work and I cannot remember a time when Mr. Byrd didn't greet me with a smile. I will truly miss that smile, but I'm sure he's smiling in heaven now. I am sorry for your loss and I hope that you will cling to the good memories and that they might see you through.
Debby Crawford
September 23, 2010
"There is love that will live forever and there are memories that will shine through your sorrow."
We are so terribly saddened at the passing of "Bootsy".
He was so special in our hearts.
We will always remember his smile his laughter and most of all him.
May God grant you peace and comfort to sustain you in this time of great sorrow.
Debby,Jonathan, Maceo,Val,Duane, Clifford,Pinky,Clarence, Bucky and Marian
September 23, 2010
To The Byrd Family:
May the peace of God sustain you during this time. As the days go on the memories of your love one will give you comfort.
Two weeks ago I did not know that was the last time I would see Homer on the ferry. He always met you with a smile and a Hello. Know that God is with you and he will strengthen you, keep looking to him for all your help in the days to come.
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss.
Bettie P. Hughes
The Pettaway Family
Spring Grove, Virginia
Larry & Patricia Blizzard Sr.
September 23, 2010
We are thinking of you at this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless your family. Our prayers are with you.
Rose Whitney
September 23, 2010
Audrey,it was such a joy to see you and Homer at my brother Charle's homegoing.I didn't have any idea that I will speak to you again on such a sad occassion. I want you to know my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Keep in mind that it may seem like winter has come to stay, but take comfort in your memories and hold tight to the knowledge that spring will come again.
KRISTINE ELLIS
September 23, 2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST. MR. BYRD WAS A GOOD MAN. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Francis + Bascombe Family
September 23, 2010
To the Byrd Family
God will supply all of your needs. He is a healer and a sustainer. We will miss all the wonderful conversations on the ferry rides. May all of the wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Love and Prayers
Ruth Davis Francis +Family
Joyce Francis Bascombe + Family
Patricia Parson-Stoker
September 23, 2010
The Byrd Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Homer. I remember seeing him when I rode the ferry in April. May God be with you all at this time. Will pray for the family.
Marla Bell
September 23, 2010
My thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
God Bless
Marla
Carroll Briggs-Holland
September 23, 2010
My prayer is that God's peace, love comfort and strengthen will substain you during the days ahead. Take comfort in his Word and promise to never leave you or forsake you.
Rachel Hill
September 23, 2010
Brent & Family
May God keep you in perfect peace as you mourn the loss of your love one. Be strong and hold on to God's unchanging hand. I pray for your strength during this time of sorrow.
Loretta Engrum
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Trust and look to the Lord for strength and comfort during your time of loss.
Loretta and Ray Engrum
Stephanie Leatherwood & family
September 22, 2010
Our prayers and concerns go out to you and your family in this time of need. Mr. Byrd will always be remembered and will greatly be missed.
Valarie, Toccara & Tyler Patterson-ricks
September 22, 2010
With our deepest sympathy and prayer for your family strength in knowing others share your lost. God bless each of you in this most differcult time.
September 22, 2010
May God keep you and your famly during this time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Queen E. Malone, Portsmouth , VA
Sister of the Late Charles Hollomon
Tressa Whitlock
September 22, 2010
You will be in our prayers and thoughts. May Gods word be a comfort to you doing your time of dereavement. Love Clyde and Tressa Whitlock.
Alvin/Rita Spratley
September 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EDWARD BANKS
September 22, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU'LL , FAMILY AND FRIENDS......
HOMER I'LL MISS YOU BUDDY , WE GO WAY BACK TO CYPRESS CHURCH , L.P.JACKSON , REVIVAL NIGHTS AND ALL OF OUR 66 YEARS WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS.PRAYERFULLY I'LL SEE YOU UP THERE..........
Toscina Johnson
September 22, 2010
To Aunt Audrey and Fam: I am sorry for the loss of Uncle Homer! I remember as a kid, how he'd pinch my fat little face cheeks to the point of no submission! He was a terrific uncle with a persistent smile and I have never seen him upset or mad about anything. He was a peaceful and pleasant person to be around and will be missed. Those memories you have are not by chance. Use God, your family and those wonderful memories as as your strength and your guidance in your difficult times. His light will forever shine from above. Believe that! Your neice and cousin, Toscina!
Charles&Priscilla Evans
September 21, 2010
Sorry to hear of the passing of Homer.May GOD bless each of you .our prayers are with you.
John West
September 21, 2010
Please accept our condolence for your loss. Homer will certainly be missed but his presence will remain as we fondly think of him each time we ride the Ferry. Remember in the coming days that while we cannot change the wind, we can adjust our sails. God Bless.
John & Faith West
Glenn and Tammy Rollings
September 21, 2010
Mrs Byrd, our deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time. We just returned from our daughters wedding, and I could not beleive the news. You are in our prayers. I have seen Homers deep love for his grandson, and my wish is that his smile, love and compassion for all, will be passed on to the next generation. May God bless you in this difficult time,
Elder Lawrence Jones
September 21, 2010
I will look to the hills which cometh my help,my help cometh from the lord.I was sorry to here of your lost. Homer was a dear friend of mine and will be greatly missed.My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pastor & Mrs. P. D. Wells, Jr.
September 21, 2010
To the Family,
We pray that God will comfort and keep each of you as you prepare to live on without your loved one.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Ivor
Teresa Gregus
September 21, 2010
To the Byrd family I am so sorry to hear of your loss I will miss Mr. Byrd on the ferry boat i have enjoyed converstations during my boat rides to and from Williamsburg/Surry County he was a very nice man. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alan Gross & Family
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 21, 2010
May God be with you in your time of grief. We will always remember times we shared riding his harley with the Buffalo Boyz.Homer's smile and friendly ways became a part of us.Our heavenly Father will give you peace and comfort.
Larry & Veda Godwin
Newport, News Virginia
Lillian chambliss (Dupree)
September 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Foley
September 21, 2010
Mrs. Byrd, I am very sorry for your loss. My husband and I have enjoyed for several years chatting with your husband on ferry and they share there harley stories. He will be greatly missed, he was always a pleasure. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Mona Foley
Howell Godfrey
September 21, 2010
To the Byrd family, may God Comfort you all. Isaiah 40:18-31
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. God will keep you in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him.(Isaiah 26:3) He will strengthen and sustain you.
H.P.Godfrey Surry Va
Dennis & Joyce Holmes
September 21, 2010
To the Byrd Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hattie H. Cypress
September 20, 2010
Dear Audrey and family, may God Comfort you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God will keep you in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him.(Isaiah 26:3) He will strengthen and sustain you. He'll comfort you when your valley is so very deep, and your mountain is so high and steep. He will lead you so gently with His hand. For our God does know and understand. May you be comforted.
Melvin & Dorothy Jones
September 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Otis- Diana Palmer
September 20, 2010
We are going to miss Byrd talking to us doing the ferry ride from Surry to Williamsburg.May the Lord Bless you and your family.Otis and Diana Palmer (Surry,VA.)
Walter and Lana Howell
September 20, 2010
To Audrey and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Our deepest sympathy to you. May God keep and comfort you during your time of sorrow. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Hancock
September 20, 2010
We are thinking about you and keeping your family in our prayers. So sorry to learn of your loss. Joe thought a whole lot of Homer, and we will miss seeing him.
JAMES DAVIS
September 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stephanie Jordan
September 20, 2010
My Prayers and Sympathy to the Bryd Family. May you find Peace in Knowing God's Has a Plan for Us all.
Ian Winfield
September 20, 2010
"Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."
"Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.""
(Revelations 14:13)
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your hour of sorrow. Understand that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord on high. I do believe that Mr. Byrd is rejoicing on his motorcycle while riding down the golden highway in heaven with Jesus.
Violet Savedge & Family
September 20, 2010
May God Bless You in your time of sorry. The entire Savedge Family keeps you in prayer.
Brandon Banks
September 20, 2010
ALMIGHTY GOD, we rejoice to know
that your reign extends far beyond the limits of this life. In the mystery of what lies beyond our sight we pray that your love may complete its work in those whose days on earth are done; and grant that we who serve you now in this world may at last share with them the glories of your heavenly kingdom; through the love of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. My prayers are with you Brenton.
Curtis & LaWanda Warren
September 20, 2010
Thinking of you and your family at this time. May God bless and comfort you. Our prayers are with you.
September 20, 2010
just letting you know that our prayers are with you, stay strong and may "GOD BLESS" you all. Russell Batten&Family.
Geraldine Thompson
September 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 20, 2010
May you and your family be comforted by the one who invites us to come to him. White Family (Norfolk, VA)
Carrie Leatherwood Little
September 20, 2010
May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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