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Clay Byrd Obituary
Clay McCoy Byrd passed away peacefully Dec. 4, at his Capay, CA. home. He was born July 25, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, AL.
McCoy was preceded in death by parents, Frank S. and Lettie Christine Byrd; brother, Joseph; stepdaughter, Teffeny Schantz, and granddaughter, Ryan Mariah Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Elaine, and stepson, Keith Schantz. He is also survived by his oldest sister, Hazel Muniz and youngest sister, Debbie Lowell. He leaves brothers, Shelton, Chris, and John Byrd.
McCoy leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and a large extended family.
McCoy's greatest pride and joy were his son, Anthony and Melissa Roberts (Byrd), and children, Briana and Brayden and his daughter, Alisha Byrd, her children, Jose, Kanon, and Vanessa.
McCoy was a passionate sports fan, loving the Green Bay Packers. He was an accomplished boxer and qualified to represent the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics. A knee injury kept him from going, but the person he defeated "Sugar" Ray Seales took his place, and won the Gold Medal.
He went to school in Dunnigan and attended high school in Arbuckle. He moved to Tacoma, WA where he worked in a metal foundry.
He returned to California where he worked in a variety of jobs and lived in Colusa and Yolo counties.
McCoy stood out, always wearing western attire; a cowboy hat, western shirt, belt buckle, blue jeans and boots along with a long key chain.
He will be missed for his humor and ability to make people laugh.
McNary's is handling the funeral arrangements. The viewing begins at 10:30 a.m, followed by a service at 11 a.m., on Dec. 20., at McNary's, 458 College St, Woodland. Details of the gathering and celebration of his life will be announced after the service.
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March 17, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).
D. Wilmington-California
December 31, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
December 23, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
December 22, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
Wayne Miyao
December 20, 2016
Dear friends and family. I send prayers that God will comfort you at your loss. The service was filled with love and hope. The greatest prayer is that McCoy found peace and a heavenly home. The service showed he touched many, was loved and brought joy. God's blessing and love to all.
JAMIE ESPINOZA
December 18, 2016
I knew him as uncle coy.them jeans,half shirts,boots,his glasses and of corse his long chain and buck knife.and always loved to talk.wise man he was.you now rest with the angels.God has took you home.Im sorry i dident stop to see you that day me and Glo passed by your house.im so sorry coy.you will forever have a place in my heart.LOVE JAMIE....
Veda Malone
December 17, 2016
Forever loved and missed, such a great man always so funny and caring .. fly with the angels.. never forgotten
Gloria
December 17, 2016
No poem, just my feeling
Family is all you cared about. True love is all you gave. Letting you go will never be accomplished. My heart aches for you now, and forever. One more day with you is my wish. I'll dream of you often uncle. We'll laugh, and tell stories of days past. Such sweet memories I'll carry with me. Rest in Peace Uncle ...Rest in Peace
K B
December 16, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen you now and until the time when you will see her again in "Paradise". John 23:43
December 14, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort from all your special memories and the God of all comfort during this difficult time. Psalms 46:1.
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