John-BYRD-Obituary

John McIntosh BYRD

West Palm Beach, Florida

1935 - 2016

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BYRD, John McIntoshJuly 9, 1935 - Sept. 10, 2016In the early morning hours of Sept 10, 2016, John began his peaceful soul journey into heaven. Being a third generation Floridian, "Johnnie Mac" grew up in Delray Beach and was a graduate of Seacrest High School with the class of 1954, and attended...

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It was such a long time ago but because of Johnny Mac, Ann, and others, it was a wonderful time. The memories are still present. Harold Wilson

It was the last years of high school I believe. Johnny Mac had an old Model A. It had no body really, just the cowling for the engine, a firewall with a dashboard for instruments like the ignition, etc., and seats bolted the frame. There must have been a floor in front of the seats and around the pedals, maybe. We would take it over to the beach and in vacant lots crash through the brush and small tree like we were pushing through the deep woods. On the way home one day, cruising up AIA, a...

It is very sad for me to hear of John's passing. We spent so very little time together, but oh what an impression you made John. I will never forget you. RIP Ship Mate.......

Ann;

I'm so sorry to hear of Johnny Mack's death. I have so many great memories of him and of you. You're in my thoughts.

Harold

It is a sad day for me to hear of John's passing. His wife Anne and their children were always the nicest individuals. My sincerest condolences to all. John was the very best in a person and in fact I know of no one better. He was like a father to me and the very best Teacher I ever had. In my young adult life we spent many hours flying and we both shared our aircraft when needed. I remember well the time I towed him in his sailplane to an island in the Bahamas so Toshiba could do a Japanese...

Ann, I just yesterday learned of Johnnie's passing , and I am so saddened. I remember all the good times flying with him . I still recall the wonderful high school days and the good times back when life seemed so much more simple. Clint Moore 111

I am greatly saddened to read of our loss of Johnny Bryd, one of the most talented individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing. Heartfelt condolences to Ann and his family.
Peter Coira

Our deepest sympathy to you and your boys, Ann. You and John were among our first friends in DB many years ago. We have fond memories of times we spent together. John was an interesting man of many talents.
Betty and Fred Devitt