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Jonathan Byrd Obituary
57, Greenwood, Indiana, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 21, 2009. He was a former resident of Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born January 6, 1952 in Greenwood, IN to Carl Byrd and Lala (Wethington) Byrd. He married Virginia "Ginny" Driver on September 8, 1973. She survives. Survivors include his two sons, Jonathon E. (Abigail) Byrd, II of Greenwood and David N. (Jewel) Byrd of Goodyear, AZ; mother, Lala (Ron) Isom; sister, Janeen (Rick) Sprague; and seven grandchildren, Geneva, Noah, Nathan, Ashleyanna, Taryn, Evelyn, and Jonathon "Jebbie" Byrd, III. He opened several hotels in Arizona and Utah, which includes a Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Wingate Inn & Suites, and a Residence Inn. He also owned Byrd Enterprises Advertising Agency. Jonathan's career flourished far beyond his hotel businesses, and can be viewed at www.wilsonstpierre.com. Calling hours: 2-8 PM, Sunday at Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46142. Services: 11:30 A.M., Monday, at The Life Center at Southport, 4002 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237. Memorial contributions: Hopegivers International, P.O. Box 8808, Columbus, GA 31908 or the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005. Online condolences: www.wilsonstpierre.com.
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Marilyn Hickrod
August 29, 2009
Ginny, My folks thought of you and Jonathan often. Every time my husband and I eat at the restaurant we asked about JB.Mom called me from AZ to tell me you lost JB and we send our deepest sympathy to you and the boys. Take care, Marilyn & Don Hickrod (Les & Vera Rouse's daughter)
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