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Dennis Byrd Obituary
Elizabeth City resident
Mr. Dennis Wayne Byrd, 63, of 105 Gaston Drive in Elizabeth City, N.C., and formerly of Lincolnton, died on Friday, July 23. A celebration of life service will be held in Lincolnton at 4 p.m. today at Freedom Church with Pastor Eric Reel officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A service to celebrate the life of Dennis Byrd will also be held in Elizabeth City at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the COA Auditorium on North Road Street with Dr. Matt Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Byrd was born Aug. 31, 1946, in McDowell County to the late Leonard and Dolcia Byrd. Byrd maintained his love of football, spending 30 years as a North Carolina public school teacher and high school football coach at both West Lincoln High School in Lincolnton, N.C., and at Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City, N.C. He retired from teaching and coaching in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Wilson Byrd of the home; three sons, Dennis David Byrd and wife Angie, James Paul Byrd and wife Jennifer, all of Lincolnton, and Kyle Wilson Byrd and wife Lane of Washington, N.C.; one daughter, Gennis Leigh Byrd of the home; two brothers, Jackie Byrd of Galveston, Texas, and James Byrd of League City, Texas; and five grandchildren, Christian, Matthew, Andrew, Alex, and Parker. Memorials may be made to the Riverside Baptist Church, 1528 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909, or to the Athletic Department, c/o Lincolnton High School, 803 N. Aspen St., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092. Warlick Funeral Home is serving the Byrd family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Byrd
carla perry
July 29, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Mr.Byrd. He will be truely missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Janice Sanford Scott
July 29, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Dennis' death. I grew up in Lincolnton too - attended the same church as Dennis and graduated in his class. My own "prestige" grew at Meredith College when I'd tell someone I knew THE Dennis Byrd! My regret is that I didn't see Dennis after we graduated from high school. As is so true of many, that life milestone separates us in distance, but not in memory of those such as Dennis. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Meredith Umphlett
July 28, 2010
He was a special person to me and I am thankful for the memories I have. He will never be forgotten....thinking of you all...Kim, David, Paul, Kyle, and Gennis!
Tommy long
July 28, 2010
To the Byrd Familey : Kim i did not know what to said went hear about Dennis .I know went i was a roundthere about two week ago you told and coach byrd told me he going up state to a Hospital he did not tell were he were going what Hospital Kim i do not know what i tell you and your two Kyle and Gennie I know i be around your home a many day to see you and Coach Dennis Byrd most time he was at home i ready going him alot i hate hear about coach byrd kim i do feel sorry you and klye and Gennie lost a huddy and a good father to your familey he was a great person to me all so i going him alot i been aroundthere so mush remmber our heaver Father will be with you and your familey I been pray for all of you .I do feel for you kim rest of the Byrd Familey also went he was coach mac i went to the school about ever day i saw Dinnnes ever time i go to the school he was real fine coach and real good friend to me and lot dennes was tyle a person he can help any one he can he help me at school at home any were can some one he did remmber i will be pray for all three of you at home I think will go to church tonight kyle gennies i hnow it going be hard to all three of you and rest of Byrd Familey kim your FAMILEY THE WILSON FAMILEY TO i going miss a lot because ever time go see you all he was most of the time kim i don't know what to said this was hard what i did today at home by my self any way you know i thought lot coach byrd at school and home we been gather many ball game at home went kyle was play baseball most time win i went to the game he was there you were there all i love all of you beford or after this remmber Jesus going be with all you day by day god is a good god he will be there with you ever time you need some one look to the man up in the sky he never leaver you along he going be there the time klye lane you two with your baby remmber god alway went you need him love Thomas long I be Praying for all of you
Deane & Donna McGinnis
July 27, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. Dennis was always so good to Deane & Deane appreciated him so much. Please remember that we are praying for you and your family.
Tina Smith
July 27, 2010
My thoughts are with Dennis family and this time. I loved him so much. He was a wonderful Couch, Teacher, Freind , Father and Husband. I had him 4 years in High School he was very well known. My prayers are with you all
Nichole Allen
July 27, 2010
Kyle,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dr. Tonya Ingram-Lintonez
July 27, 2010
My condolences goes out to the Byrd family, Mr. Byrd was an excellent person!
Dean Carswell
July 27, 2010
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wenda Throckmorton
July 25, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rachel Keller
July 25, 2010
Kim,
I'm so sorry to hear about Dennis's death. My prayers are with you & the family.
David Canady
July 25, 2010
Dennis was a great football player and a great teammate at State. We had some great times together. Saw Him recently at one of the reunions. Great guy and friend. My sympathy to His family. Prayers are with you. David Canady
July 25, 2010
My sincere sympathy and prayers are expressed to everyone in the Byrd family!
I was a teammate of Dennis at NCSU and remember him highly and with great respect! Rob Evans
July 25, 2010
A very good football player in high school, Lincolnton, N. C. TOM Burgin, Lincolnton, N. C/
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