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Derrick BYRD Obituary
Age 87, of Buffalo, NY,
entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2022.Devoted son of the late
Rev. Derrick M. Byrd, Sr. and the late Pauline Winifred Huff; loving father of Jeannine Byrd Jordan, Pamela Westbrook, and Derria Byrd (Roland Jackson); beloved brother of Rev. Dr. Cameron W. Byrd, Sr. (Gwendolyn); cherished grandfather of André (Corenia Murphy), Jasmine, Jeremiah Westbrook and Sula Byrd Jackson; generous great-grandfather of Avaya, Jayonna, Kai, and Amias Westbrook; fond former spouse of Lelia Judy Farrell Byrd; and dear friend of Jacqueline Dunn-Bell. Additionally, survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family invites you to a Memorial Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2 PM at Elim Christian Fellowship Church, 70 Chalmers Avenue, Buffalo. The Rev. Troy A. Bronner, Senior Pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, legacy or memorial donations may be made in the name of Derrick M. Byrd, Jr to charities in which he had achieved life or long-standing membership: People's
Community Church, Elim Christian Fellowship Church, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., NAACP, and Stop the Violence Coalition. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee Street. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomastedwardsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Julia Harris, Boynton Beach Fl
July 10, 2023
It took me this long to find out that you "left". I enjoyed our friendship. You were a great friend. I remember the fun of our Urban League days and your constant words of wisdom. The world is not the same without you ! Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again. baritone voice of reasoning!
Ronald Jost
July 17, 2022
Derrick, thanks for being a loving soul!
Andrea Griffa Harden
July 11, 2022
Mr. Byrd, I will miss hearing our voice bellow "Griffa girl" when you saw me. Rest in Perfect Peace and say hi to my day for me. I know and and the brothers were singing that Omega hymn, as you did for him, when you joined them!!
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