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Ross Byrd Obituary

BELMONT - Ross Byrd, 75, passed away Feb. 25, 2018, at his residence. He was the son of the late Lyle Woodrow Byrd.

Ross was an Army Vietnam veteran and a devoted member of Park Street United Methodist Church. He retired from Siemens formerly Westinghouse. Ross enjoyed craft woodwork, fishing, gardening and listening to gospel music.

Ross is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53yrs.; Hazel Byrd; Loving mother, Katheryne Byrd; brothers, Rex, Jerry and Glen Byrd; sister, Patsy Harris; nieces and nephews; furbaby, Lucy Belle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gail Lingerfelt.

The family will receive friends at 1 to 1:50 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 at Park Street United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018, at Park Street United Methodist Church with the Revs. David Hyatt and Charlie Gibbons officiating.

A graveside service will be held Gaston Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children Hospital, www.stjude.org or Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park St, Belmont, NC 28012

Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Byrd family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Mar. 1, 2018.
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Hazel we are so sorry to hear about Ross.Praying for you.

Dale and Candis Goodwin

March 13, 2018

Am just learning of the passing of an old and dear friend. Thoughts and prayers are with the family

Brice Warren

March 6, 2018

Just saw Ross's obituary this evening. Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time.

Charlene Guffey

March 2, 2018

Ross Byrd was such a kind man. He and Hazel were so devoted to each other and we're always an inspiration to me. My deepest sympathy and the family will be in my prayers.

Rachel broome

March 2, 2018

I knew Ross when I attended Park St. church
from 1957 until 1989. Always quiet and humble
and a perfect gentleman. Hazel, my prayers will be with you.

Jean Robinson

March 1, 2018

Worked with Ross at Westinghouse in the fab and weld days, then in generators. Ross was a super nice guy. Very hard worker for Westinghouse. Will truly be missed.

Jimmy Sanders

March 1, 2018

The sweet boyish grin will be missed! What a nice man and how fortunate we were that he was our parents neighbor for so many years and such a great friend to them!Thw first year I met him, he made me a guardian angel out of beads and wire. She rides in my car with me every day! Hazel, my prayer for your peace and strenghth and grace as you go through this mourning period and deal with this heartbreaking loss. God Bless and I love you!

Tilda

February 28, 2018

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