Eugene Byrd Obituary

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BYRD, Eugene age 71, of Trenton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at LifeCare Hospital in Miamisburg following a month long illness. Gene went to Heaven four days after accepting Christ as his Savior. He was born September 7, 1938 in Scranton, Kentucky, and moved to Ohio in 1950. He was employed at AK Steel in the Zinc Grip Department, retiring in January 2001 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lloyd and Edna Byrd; and three brothers, Carl, David and Larry Byrd. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Byrd; three children, Kim Johnson of Springboro, Ohio, Ron (Sandy) Byrd of Middletown, Ohio, and Don Byrd of Middletown, Ohio; five grandchildren, Kelly (Amber) Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida, Leslie (Danny) Engle of Carlisle, Ohio, Emily Byrd of Middletown, Ohio, Ellen Byrd of Middletown, Ohio and Justin Byrd of Middletown, Ohio; two brothers, Ray (Evelyn) Byrd of Middletown, Ohio and Charles (Patricia) Byrd of Franklin, Ohio; one uncle, Arlon (Virginia) Byrd of Lebanon, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, December 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon with his grandson, Kelly Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park, Trenton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.

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Published by Journal-News on Dec. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Byrd

11 Entries

The Coles

December 8, 2009

Gene was a great person. He has a smile that the blind could see, and a voice so kind that the deaf could hear.
He will be missed by all who knes him and loved him.
My sincere sympathy andprayers go out to his family.

Judy Hall Olson

December 8, 2009

Mrs. Byrd, Don, Ron and family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thought and prayers.

from all your dearest friends

December 7, 2009

my deepest thoughts and condolences for the family.
we are all gracious for the light of gene to shine upon us,for all of us is a fraction of love he will show from up above.
as we walked hand-in-hand upon this earth , we will soon walk hand-in-hand in the lords presence.

a very close friend

December 7, 2009

the lord came for gene to go home with him .
for his love is as strong as life as itself .
many haerts are sadden by your passing .
but the tears of joy are to see you walking along with the lord .
a deep hearted friend in scranton, kentucky

a very close friend

December 7, 2009

the lord came for gene to go home with him .
for his love is as strong as life as itself .
many haerts are sadden by your passing .
but the tears of joy are to see you walking a long with the lord .
a deep hearted friend in scranton, kentucky

a very close friend

December 7, 2009

the lord came for gene to go home with him .
for his love is as strong as life as itself .
many haerts are sadden by your passing .
but the tears of joy are to see you walkong with the lord .
a deep hearted friend in scranton, kentucky

Roger Byrd

December 6, 2009

Sorry to hear of Genes passing, I doubt that work will allow me to attend the service Monday since the company does not have to make arrangements for uncles. Very sorry to miss the srvice and a chance to say goodbye. I will make arrangments at a later date to visit the grave and do so .I will miss .My sincere condolences Roger Byrd

tim sebastian

December 5, 2009

phyllis and family, we were saddened to hear of genes passing and wanted you all to know you're in our thoughts at this time. he was a wonderful person and we enjoyed knowing him all these years. we will miss him greatly. tim and kaye sebastian

lon gossett

December 5, 2009

we have lost a great man on this earth and god has recived a man that will walk with the lord in a better place fishing a endless sea of fish and a land of no pain a man that is going to be so missed on this little land we will miss you so much.

Terri Huff

December 5, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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