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Willie R. "Byrd Man" Byrd
1962 - 2017
Willie R. "Byrd Man" Byrd
1962 - 2017
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BORN
1962
DIED
2017
Willie Byrd Obituary
55, of Indianapolis, died April 13, 2017. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Arlington High School- Dr. Jackie Greenwood Auditorium, 4825 N. Arlington Ave. Funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery. Please share an online condolence or memory of Willie at www.laveniasummers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Lavenia & Summers Home for Funerals.
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Jackie (Lewis) Taylor
April 25, 2017
My Condolences to the Byrd Family. My prayers are with you. Willie was a great friend and a respected man. May he RIH. God's Blessings to you all.
Sherry Washington
April 22, 2017
My prayers are being lifted up for the Byrd Family. I remember Byrd as a funny nice guy. It's been 27 years since I last saw him. My sister Cynthia and I were at Market Square, Circle City Classic. Walk into the hall, saw he's big smile, he said something funny we laughed and he gave us a hug. RIH brother
David Porter
April 22, 2017
To the Byrd Family my Condolences, I Miss you my brother,and will continue to do so just glad your back with Moms after so many years.. Love you Man.....Porter Family
Donnie Crawford
April 22, 2017
Will was a good friend and brother in Christ. I will miss you brother but I look forward to seeing you again on Gods beautiful shore.
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Varinia Nevilles
April 21, 2017
My condolences to The Byrd Family.
Ms. Vickie Franklin
April 21, 2017
Praying for your strength !
Darlene Baker Weems
April 21, 2017
Father God continue to cover every heart that is hurting at this very difficult time of loss of a dear family and friend to many in Jesus Name Amen.
David Franklin
April 21, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Byrd family...
RIP my brother.
Marlene Kinslow Meredith
April 20, 2017
Its amazing the people God can place in your life at the right time. What a wonderful person you are. My deepest condolences to your family. I know this is a great lost. The Kinslow family will miss you !!
Cynthia Thomas-Benson
April 20, 2017
Praying for the Byrd family. Haven't seen Willie since grade school, so sorry to hear of his passing. May God continue to bless and keep each of you. My sincerest condolences.
Antonio Newman
April 20, 2017
To one of my best friends, I will truly miss you. God has taken a real and true soldier. The first time we met in Seoul Korea, my life hasn't been the same. All the good and crazy times we had,will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, R.I.P. BYRDDOG
LOVE YOU MY BROTHER
Shannon Ward
April 20, 2017
To the family and friends...
Willie (Royal) Bryd was the best friend ever!! This loss was so heartfelt by so many people which is a testament of his character. May the peace of God rest upon us all as we remember him and honor his legacy.
Love from heaven,
Shannon Owens-Ward
Diana Adams
April 20, 2017
Me and Byrd have been friends for a long time. May you rest in heaven until we meet again. May God continue to strengthen the Byrd family and friends. Love and miss you Mr. Byrd
Alicia Harrison. " Brinkley family"
April 20, 2017
It's been a long time since I've seen you but you will always be family.
May God welcome you with open arms. His love is omnipotent. May the grace of God remain with your family until we all meet again in glory!
Syta Reneé Davis
April 20, 2017
To the Family of Willie Royal Byrd my deepest heartfelt symthany and prayers in the lost of a husband, father, grandfather , brother and friend. It's my prayer that God will comfort your hearts and mind with the peace only he can give.
CC
April 20, 2017
To the family of Willie R. Byrd. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
Valerie Garrett
April 20, 2017
Willie (Royal) Byrd... our love for you may become a memory but our memories will be full of a lifetime of treasures. My Deepest Condolences to the Family.
Dawn Harden Keels
April 20, 2017
May God be with your family during this time. You were the shiniest example of a GOLDEN Knight.
Kimberly Foster
April 20, 2017
Man! This is a hard one, right here! We've been friends for a long, long, long, time! I'm going to miss all of the fights and fun times we've had. I'm praying for Peace and Understanding for your family! Rest Well my Friend! Love Ya! Kim Foster
Tamara White-Jackson
April 20, 2017
Your light will always shine in my heart and memories, rest easy Byrd. Prayers will continue for your children and grandchildren. You will be dearly missed.
April 20, 2017
My condolences to the Byrd family. Rest easy Willie.
Linda Harvey
DeAndra Ware
April 20, 2017
I am going to miss you my friend, You will be remembered as the G.O.A.T , The Greatest Of All Time. Rest Well my friend.
Damon Boyd Sr.
April 20, 2017
To the family of my dear friend and brother . you all have our heart felt sympathy . 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 .
Jesse Harris Jr
April 20, 2017
My brother, you will be truly missed. Always my brother, JHJR.
Charles Benberry
April 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Willie Byrd. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Tracy Drane
April 20, 2017
Prayers to Willie's family and friends. While planning the repass so many words of comfort and disbelief have been expressed for Willie. Just comes to show what a great man we've lost.
Karen Washington
April 19, 2017
Thank you for being a part of my world. Truly a good friend. I will miss you
david vandever
April 15, 2017
great guy will truly be missed.
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