Earl W. Byrd

Earl W. Byrd -THOMASTON - Byrd, Earl W., 58, passed away, surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday on 2P.M. at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue with burial at Union Methodist Church Cemetery at 3:30 P.M. in Butler, Georgia. The Reverend Jimmy Roizer will officiate. The Family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday evening. To those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 1955 Broadway, Macon, Georgia 31201. -Mr. Byrd was born in Pavo, Georgia. He is the son of the late Ellen Frances and Rev. Earl Douglas Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a volunteer member of the Upson-Lee Knights Chain Gang for 20+ years. He was a graduate of Crawford County High School. He had an impact on countless others who knew him as a coach, uncle or mentor. Earl dedicated his time to working with children as a football and basketball coach and in later years as a Commissioner for the Thomaston-Upson Recreation Authority. To his siblings, he was "Bubba", always there to care for his seven younger brothers and sisters. As "Uncle Earl", he supported his nieces and nephews in all their endeavors, and he was a caring and loving father to his three daughters. Perhaps his favorite role was that of "Papa Byrd" to his eight grandchildren who adored him and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Brenda and Chester. -Mr. Byrd is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Tracy) Green of Perry, Melissa (Jim) Mason of Atlanta, Jennifer Long of Forsyth; his grandchildren, Allison, Alex, Adam, Vivianne, Andrew, Katherine, Drake, and Maggie; siblings, Ricky Byrd, Greta Byrd, Aaron Byrd, Joyce Byrd, Royce Byrd, all of Lizella, Ellen Fowler of Byron, Barbara Roush of Brandon, FL. -Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express tributes. -Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue, has charge of arrangements. Earl W. Byrd