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Ronald Byrd Obituary
He graduated from North Mecklenburg High School and spent his life in the printing business and retired from CCL Label Company.
Ron leaves behind his mother Margie Pierce, that loved him so dearly. His wife Helen Griffin-Byrd who loved him so much. Three loving sons Ron Byrd Jr., Anthony Byrd, and Andrew Byrd (Michelle). Two loving stepdaughters Monique Hamel (Barry) and Crystal Stella (Wayne). 7 grandchildren Dakota, Andrew, Skylar, Makensey, Kaylyn, Josh and Alyssa (Zack). One great granddaughter Lily. One loving brother Jack Byrd Jr. Two loving sisters Peggy Reed and Sherry Harrington (David).
Ron was a loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. His family meant so much to him. His favorite thing after retirement was spending his time at the beach with his wife and his "doggie daughter" Sugar. We love you and miss you!, but now there is no more pain, just heaven's open arms.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Byrd will be held 4:00pm Thursday May 26, 2016 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, 375 Woodlawn Avenue, Mount Holly, NC. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Byrd
April Campbell
August 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys...so sorry.....RIP Ronnie
June 14, 2016
Offering my deepest sympathy to the family. May the peace of a God comfort you and my God grant you strength to endure through this most difficult time
Teresa Gillespie
May 27, 2016
Sherry & Peggy I'm so very sorry to hear about your brothers passing. I had know idea until after the services. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Margie and his family. I have very found memories of us hanging out at his home when his boys were just babies. Time certainly goes by to fast. I love you all.
Don & Wanda Allen
May 27, 2016
Ron was a real friend. We started in printing together at Graphic South and Banta. I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless You All.
ken kinkade
May 26, 2016
i will miss you. when i move to charlotte you met me with open arms and will not every forget that. love you Ron
Kenneth Fincher
May 26, 2016
Ron you will be missed very much by your friends and family.
I enjoyed working with you all those years at Banta Digital Group / Color Response.
My prayers are with you and your family!! Rest In Peace!!
Mitch and Sheri Cudd
May 26, 2016
Margie, Ron, Andy, Tony and Sherry, we are truly saddened by the loss of Ron. He was truly a great Southern gentleman. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may Jesus wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace in this time of grief.
Marcia Mullins
May 25, 2016
Ron was a treasure to all that knew and loved him. He was so good to my Mom and to my sister Helen. He loved his family deeply. This wonderful man will be missed so much by so many. RIP brother Ron. -
Gary & Ingrid Ruppalt
May 25, 2016
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers- so very,very sorry.
sheila smith
May 25, 2016
Peggy and Sherry i am so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers today love you guys and praying for this family
Andrew Byrd
May 25, 2016
Pops was definately my most favorite grandfather he would always have a postive attitude if i was down he would try his best to cheer me up like one time i just got this new rip stick and i had know to play with and he went out thier with me and tryed to ride and ended up breaking his wrist doing it scared me and he knew it and he told me thathe would be fine to make me happy knowing that he was in pain but i would always call him and check up on him and he would always tell he is doing fine and i would always ask him when could i come down again and he would tell me that u can always come when ever i wanted to. Its extremly hard for me to even think about him with out getting worked a
Up me and pops had a better bond then most others in the family probably had the strongest bond but i know he will always be with me and be in my heart.
I love you pops
Andrew Byrd
May 25, 2016
Pops was definately my most favorite grandfather he would always have a postive attitude if i was down he would try his best to cheer me up like one time i just got this new rip stick and i had know to play with and he went out thier with me and tryed to ride and ended up breaking his wrist doing it scared me and he knew it and he told me thathe would be fine to make me happy knowing that he was in pain but i would always call him and check up on him and he would always tell he is doing fine and i would always ask him when could i come down again and he would tell me that u can always come when ever i wanted to. Its extremly hard for me to even think about him with out getting worked a
Up me and pops had a better bond then most others in the family probably had the strongest bond but i know he will always be with me and be in my heart.
I love you pops
Susan and Dewey Graham
May 25, 2016
Sending my condolences to Ron's family. He was a kind loving family man, a wonderful neighbor and cared a lot for the puppies that lived near him. He will be missed by many and will have a warm spot in our memory.
May 25, 2016
Ron was a treasure to all that knew and loved him. He was so good to my Mom and to my sister Helen. He loved his family deeply. This wonderful man will be missed so much by so many. RIP brother Ron.
Wayne Stella
May 25, 2016
Helen, sometimes when you marry into a family you get lucky. like I did. Ron was a good man that had an infectious smile and a big heart. My regret is that he, and you, came into my life so late. I'm so sorry Ron left you, and the rest of his family way too soon. I will miss him.
Terri Whitten
May 25, 2016
Ron and I workded together for many years in the printing industry. He taught me alot about printing. He was a very good man with a kind heart. He will be missed by many.
May 25, 2016
Ron and I worked together for many years in the printing industry. He thought me alot about printing. He was a very good man and will be missed by many.
Terri Whitten
Barney (Tommy ) Barnette
May 25, 2016
Helen, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Angie Jonas
May 25, 2016
Pops, you will be missed dearly. Andrew has grown into the young man he is today because of you. I thank you.
Leigh Ayers
May 24, 2016
Helen and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Ron was an extraordinary person and will truly be missed.
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