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1925
DIED
2012
Ray Byrd Obituary
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Glenn Forbes
September 1, 2012
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. Our prayers are with the Byrd family.
Mike Quillen
September 1, 2012
Victor and Tabitha I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort during this most difficult time.
August 31, 2012
It was with deep regret and sadness that I read of the passing of Ray. He helped the McMurray family several times over the years in a variety of jobs. He was a great neighbor, and he will be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sadness, and we will rejoice in the comfort knowing we will see him again some day soon.
The J. T. McMurray Family (J. T., Etta, Jerry Lee, Tim, and Lisa)
Terry Arnold
August 31, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. But I know he is in heaven resting now. We will pray
for the family. I remember Ray helping my dad build his house he also helped me wire mine. People just don't help like they use to, that was the good old days. Any thing you needed done he was more than happy to help. He will be missed dearly.
Terry & Lori Arnold
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Cary Hill
August 31, 2012
Ray passed away Wednesday morning, long time friend and neighbor. He was 87. He retired several years ago from Eastman and I have known him since 1974 when I went from the Labor Gang/high pressure crew, to Trucking department.
I helped him rewire my house. Every time I look at the breaker box or flip a light switch I think of Ray. I have done this for several years before his passing. I remember going to his church and helping him hang a new door, Fishing with him on South Holston Lake in his boat, and him teaching me a new way to catch Crappie.
I remember him laughing when he was catching Huge Slab Crappie on his side of the boat, and all I could get was Bluegill on the other! (we even changed sides of the boat with same results. He even let me use his rig and I still caught Bluegill)
I told him next time we would take my boat!
He had an infectious laugh that made you want to laugh at yourself! These little (seemingly insignificant) things seem to pop out after someone passes. Gods way of remembering someone I suppose. Makes you wonder what memories we will leave behind when we pass? Good or Bad?
I hope mine are good.
P.S. Ray, when you read this, Say howdy to my Dad and save us a seat.
Cary Hill
Keith Castle
August 31, 2012
I am sorry for the Byrd family in their loss of a great Christian husband/father/grandfather. While looking through the photo gallery I see that he was loved by many and no doubt left behind a great testimony. I am sure heaven has gained another angel and one day he will be waiting on his family with open arms.
August 30, 2012
Dear Sonya:
Sincere sympathy is extended to you in the loss of your Grandfather.
From your school family,
Britni, Jamie and Teresa
Grade 4
Indian Springs Elementary School
August 30, 2012
Victor and family, my heart goes out to you all. I am sorry for your loss. There is another angel to watch over each and every one of you. God Bless. Love you all.
Susie Price
August 30, 2012
Victor and Tab,
We are so sorry for your loss..Ray was a kind and loving friend who loved the Lord and was not ashamed to share Jesus with anyone and everyone. He will be truly missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Alice McClellan
Shirley Hartsock
August 30, 2012
Victor and Tabitha, I so sorry for the loss of your father. It's never an easy thing loosing someone you love. If there is anything that I can do, let me know.
Peggy Ramsey
August 30, 2012
Dearest Linda, my best and cherished friend, my thoughts and prayers
are with you and all the family, may God send comfort and peace to
each of you in this time of sadness.
It's goodnight here, but good morning there.
You all have been my second family throughout the years.
Love you, Peggy
Amy Byrd Remondelli
August 30, 2012
Bea and family,
I am sorry for your loss.I remember our family reunions when I was younger and I remember his laughter. His brother James was my father. I wish I had known everyone better.
Jeremiah & Robin Tomlinson
August 30, 2012
Victor and Tab:
Please know that we love you all and are praying that God will send peace and comfort to the entire family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all just let us know.
Love,
Me and mamaw and papaw, Sept 09
Shellie
August 30, 2012
Papaw was a good man who loved God and did his best to serve the Lord. Yesterday when me and dad were thinking over the arrangements that had just been made, I asked dad if anyone ever confirmed a poem or verse for the memorial cards. I wanted to find something special for papaw's card, something that had meaning. I picked up his tattered Scofield Bible and flipped through it's worn pages. Many verses were underlined and highlighted by papaw's own hands. The binding of that precious book was separating from it's pages and many of the pages were torn and falling out. That in itself was a tribute to my papaw. A well worn Bible says something about it's owner. Do I select something traditional such as 23rd Psalms? John 3:16? The Lord's Prayer? As I flipped through the pages, the blank front page opened up. Written in papaw's own hand was his name and the date 1965 and on the opposite page a copy of a poem taped squarely in the middle. How appropriate this poem was and to have it affixed to the book papaw loved the most. How could we not use it? It was as if papaw himself had chosen it, or maybe the Lord....either way as I read it, I was comforted and new this would be the perfect selection.
When I am Old
When wistful eyes have grown too dim
To trace the far horizon's rim,
And dull ears seldom catch the words,
Of loved ones, never heard the birds-
Lord grant me this; though flesh shall fail
And music cease and beauty pale,
Withdraw not Thy supporting arm,
But still Thy miracles perform!
As fail the things of sense and flesh,
Creator, fashion me afresh
From Thine eternal loveliness
And clothe me with Thy righteousness!
When thee my busy hands grow still,
How sweet to rest within Thy will!
When shadows cloud my earthly sight,
Still glows for me Thy kindly light.
What though my ears hear not the birds?
Ah, lovelier far Thy whispered words!
Lord, all my sunset hours are sweet
When they are spent at Thy dear feet!
The Taylors
August 30, 2012
Very sorry for your loss,Joe & Shellie
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