Alexander Byrd

Alexander Byrd obituary

Alexander Byrd

Alexander Byrd Obituary

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BYRD, Alexander, of Richmond, departed this life August 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Myrtle Byrd. He is survived by two granddaughters, Theresa Branch and Shavone Williams; and other relatives and friends; among them, Marvin Taylor and Levern Holland. He served in the United States Army and fought in World War II. He contributed to numerous charities and was a wonderful man. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Ricardo Brown officiating. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Family and friends please assemble at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Friday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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