Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
ROSCOE BYRD Obituary
Dr. Byrd pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in 1957 while attending the University of Southern California. In 1973, Dr. Byrd received a Master of Science in Infectious Disease from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Historic Tuskegee Institute in 1964. Tuskegee is also his hometown. He completed The Tuskegee Institute High in 1956. Dr. Byrd's parents are also Tuskegee Alumni. His father was an administrator at Tuskegee and his mom a teacher at the Historic Chambliss Children's House School for the Children of Tuskegee Institute faculty before becoming Principal of the Cerebral Palsy School of Chicago.
When not on the golf course, Dr. Byrd attended events at the Richmond Jazz Society. He was also a patron of classical music. His greatest joy was watching his grandson play tennis through the National Junior Tennis League, a program started by Richmond native Arthur Ashe. He also attended his granddaughters' dance and gymnastic recitals. He rarely missed any of their birthday parties.
Dr. Byrd is survived by his children Brian Cordell Byrd, Bettina Byrd-Giles (James Giles), Evita Chantall Byrd (Richard Fields), and Brett Ross Byrd, and his grandchildren Khayria Fields, James Edward Giles Jr., Khadijah Imani Fields, and Asiyah Sabreen Fields.
Viewing will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 4, 2020 at J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine at https://www.tuskegee.edu/support-tu/give
Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for ROSCOE BYRD
Sponsored by J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg.
Christy Price
October 19, 2021
My mother and Roscoe were "twins" as he always put it, since they had similar health issues. We met him at Golden Corral, he was a very nice man, easy to talk to....we were saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Roscoe.
Jeanette Lyons
July 3, 2020
My condolences and prayers...Have fond memories of our conversations..you will be miss.
Floyd Robinson Jr
June 26, 2020
I enjoyed talking to Dr. Byrd on the campus of VSU and the credit union. You will be missed. Rest in peace and power my brother of The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
John F Jaratt
June 10, 2020
new Roscoe through the Petersburg YMCA, always a gentleman and he loved golf. May you be blessed in your heavenly journey.
Sincerely, John F. Jarratt
Carolyn Miller
June 9, 2020
I knew Scodie as a Freshman in Nursing at Tuskegee Institute, where he was a Senior in Veterinary Medicine. There were lapses in the friendship over time, but we finally reconnected via Facebook in 2009. Will miss him very much!!
Sheri Pilout
June 8, 2020
Roscoe was a kind man that I have enjoyed being friends with since the early 90s. My heart is broken that I wont have the pleasure of his visits when he walked at the mall. Prayers for his family that he loved so much! Sheri Pilout
Hannah Parker
June 8, 2020
Dr. Byrd was my advisor at VSU. He was a great help to me and instrumental in me getting into veterinary school. My condolences to his family I know he will be greatly missed.
Shobha Sriharan
June 8, 2020
Dr. Roscoe Byrd was my colleague at Virginia State University. I have great respects for Dr. Byrd as a professional, mentor to his students, and proving me advise whenever I reached him. He will be remembered by the academic community for his contributions. My Condolences to his family.
Christopher Kelly
June 6, 2020
My heart goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. I was sorry to hear of your father's pasasing, and I will be thinking of you.
Billy Davis
June 5, 2020
Piece be still, comfort and blessings to the family of a Great Man. Dr. Byrd your words of encouragement, your easy manner, caring sprit and unpretentious approach made our passing conversations enjoyable and memorable. I will miss you my Brother!
Adeeb & Khadijeh Abed
June 4, 2020
Salam Evita;
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Serena Starks Jones
June 4, 2020
Bettina
Praying with you and your family during this difficult time. May the many memories of your father bring you comfort and Gods spirit strengthen you. Peace be with you.
June 4, 2020
Scodie,
I miss you so much. My heart goes out to Bettina and Evita and the rest of your family. The Dear Lord brought you into my life 25+ years ago. I am so blessed to have known you. You are a big reason I am alive today. I and many others have benefitted from your guidance, advice, wisdom, experience, knowledge, and friendship. You will be with me for the rest of my life. I will be talking to you and you will be talking to me. I owe you so
Much, Thanks! I love you my Brother.
Benjamin C. Boisseau
Diana Ware McKenzie-Embray
June 4, 2020
Sending prayers on the loss of your father. May he fly with the Angel's before him. Rest well. I salute you my fellow soldiers. Army strong.
Hattie, Lauri,(David), Kim and Family
June 4, 2020
Thank you Scodie for great conversations. Thank you for connecting with the family and supporting our idea of bringing family together. Thank you for all of your great accomplishments. You will remain such an inspiration to us all. We love you and we will miss you. Until we meet again. Job well done my cousin. Job well done. R.I.P.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
To the children and grandchildren of Scodie our family wants you to know you are in our prayers. We send our love, light and prayers for comfort and peace in this time. We are here for you ❤
Jim Ming
June 4, 2020
Scodie B, I love you Bro. Though you were my brother-in-law, you were more like a brother. It hurt when I lost your sister, Judi and now I have the hurt of losing you. Im going to miss your calls to check up on me and threats to put out an APB when I didnt call you back in a reasonable time. Like wise Im going to miss being able to call and check on you and just talk about anything that came to your or my mind. I hope and pray that in leaving us you have gone to a better place. It hurts that you left when we were least expecting it. But our Father in heaven knows best. I love you very much and couldnt have had a better brother gained through a marriage bond. Rest well my brother.
Jim
James Austin Ming
M. Ronald Fernandes
June 3, 2020
Rest In peace my friend. Our families were very close, more like family than friends from the beginning; way back in the early days in Tuskegee. God Bless,
MRFernandes
Daphne Hill
June 3, 2020
Bettina, my heart is heavy for you and your family. I'm praying that God's peace will envelop you and your family now and in the days to come.
jerome Goldsboro
June 3, 2020
Really going to miss you my buddy
Really going to miss you my friend
It's really going to be different without you
Time is going be hard and slow
For the rest of my life
I'll be thinking about the good times we had
But the Time has come when you had to go
I'll miss you my buddy
I'll miss you my friend
without you things won't be the same
But there's a higher power that we answer to
And you heard Him calling your name
Really gonna miss you my buddy
Really going to miss you miss you my friend
When you get to that magic place
Say hello to all our friends who arrived before you
Say I expect to join you all soon
So save a spot for me in that upper room
I'll miss you my buddy
I'll miss you my friend
I promise you our friendship will never end will never end
In the bond
Golds
Bettina Byrd-Giles
June 3, 2020
Miss you Dad
Wyvette Hoffman
June 3, 2020
In loving memory of a great friend...
JOSEPH LYONS
June 2, 2020
WISHING YOU COMFORT, PEACE AND HOPE. IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
Robert Jones
June 2, 2020
Superb man, Kappa; he taught me alo! God has another purpose for him. God bless his family!
Reginald Pasteur
June 2, 2020
Dr. Byrd was like my father away from home while attending Virginia State University. He helps students without looking for anything in return - all he want Ed was for you to SUCCEED. RIH.....this HURTS
Irene Logan
June 2, 2020
Evita, Please accept my condolences and know that Christina and I will keep you and your family in our prayers
Rosa Manson
June 2, 2020
God's blessings of comfort and peace to the family of Dr. Byrd.
John Bailey (BONGO)
June 2, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. Your father will be missed and he will never be forgotten. I will always cherish the memories of our friendship, may he rest in peace.
Willie Pettway
June 2, 2020
I love you Big brother!
Thank you for all the long life lessons, your honesty, integrity, loyalty, excellence insight, wisdom, and most importantly, your time and friendship! I will always remember our times shared together, and "I still got you covered Coronal, Doctor, Professor, Professor of music, and Big brother!"
Job well done Home boy! I you my Brother! I talk with you later and it's all good brother! Willie out!!!
Jeanne Johns Adkins
June 1, 2020
Thank you for such a wonderful friendship!
It was the best!
Showing 1 - 30 of 30 results
Make a Donation
in ROSCOE BYRD's name
Memorial Events
for ROSCOE BYRD
Jun
4
Viewing
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220
Funeral services provided by:
J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220
How to support ROSCOE's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor ROSCOE BYRD's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
