Ronald Byrd

Ronald Edward Byrd MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Ronald Edward "Ron" Byrd passed away Friday morning, Nov. 12, 2010 at home, after a long battle with brain cancer, with his loving wife at his side. A celebration of Ron's life was held Monday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The family welcomed friends from 3 until 4 p.m. in the main chapel prior to the service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. Born June 12, 1940, in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Cecilia Pirrone Byrd Kaukas and Edward Kelly Byrd Jr. Mr. Byrd was retired from Xerox after 27 years and was a member of Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant. He will be remembered among many things for his love of family and church. He is survived by his adoring wife, Diane C. Byrd; two loving sons, Jeffrey Lee Byrd and John Douglas Meekins; two loving daughters, Tamarra Byrd Kolb and Veronica Meekins Disinger and their spouses. There are seven grandchildren who will dearly miss their beloved Grandpa and Pop Pop. The family would like to thank Dr. Keogh, the women in the chemotherapy department and especially Towanna Maxwell for their many kindnesses. Donations in his memory may be made to Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 to benefit local missions. Memorial messages may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.