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Terry Dwayne Byrd
1993 - 2022
Terry Dwayne Byrd
1993 - 2022
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Terry Byrd Obituary
Terry was a graduate of North Gaston High School. He grew up in the outdoors and helped his Dad cutting trees and then began his own Tree Service Company. He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed all types of hunting. He loved people and especially his family. He will truly be missed by family and friends.
Terry is survived by his parents, David Byrd and Rita Whisnant Byrd; his loving daughter, Ava Byrd; one loving sister, Lace Poarch; six loving brothers, Steven Poarch, David Poarch, Bobby Poarch, Jimmy Poarch, Danny Byrd, Gary Byrd; two nieces, Shyla Hunt, Marissa Poarch; two nephews, Michael Hunt, Talon Poarch.
The family will receive family and friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Shortridge officiating.
Interment will follow at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Dallas with the Releasing of the Doves.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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Vickie Gail Brannon
November 3, 2022
To the Byrd Family, I was very saddened to read of Terry´s passing. I remember him well from WC Friday days. He worked hard in my class and was always a friend to his classmates. He had a sweet spirit and was always smiling. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Brannon
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WC Friday Middle School
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