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Willie Byrd Obituary
Macon, GA- Private (Family Only) Graveside Services for Deacon Willie Darryl Byrd, Sr. will be held 11 AM Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rev. James L. Bumpus will officiate. Mr. Byrd, 68, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.
Survivors include his wife Rhonda C. Byrd; five children, Willie (Noreen) Byrd, Jr., Ellington Byrd, Dorian Byrd, Jeffery Harris, Jerea` Williams; one sister; two brothers; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public Visitation will be held TODAY, Monday, July 6, 2020 from 2 PM until 4 PM ONLY.
Jones Brothers Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
View the online memorial for Deacon Willie Darryl Byrd, Sr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie Byrd
Ballard Hudson Class of 1970
July 15, 2020
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our classmate. It is our prayer that the family will find comfort in their precious memories. And may our thoughts and prayers be a source of consolation.
Altheruth Thomas
July 8, 2020
To Rhett and Darrien so sorry for your lost.
Dr. Cheryl L Denegall
July 7, 2020
To officer Byrd and the Byrd Family, it is with a sadden heart to hear about your loved one. I will continue to pray for your strength as you go this grieving process. May God forever shine upon you. Your former co- worker. Dr. Cheryl L Denegall
Duane Harris
July 7, 2020
From our time at school and all the years we worked at the mill, you were always one of the best people I have ever had the privilege to meet. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.
Robert harris
July 6, 2020
To the Byrd family,sorry for your lost. He is now at peace,with our king.alway remember,you will see him again,and the sun will shine again.from former co worker and classmate Robert Harris.
Elisa M Jones
July 6, 2020
Rest well my friend , you will be truly missed. Praying sincerely for family and friends.
Shaqualyn Worrells-Davis
July 6, 2020
Officer Byrd and family,
The Macon YDC Programming Staff would like to express our deepest and sincerest condolences to you. We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray for your comfort and strength to endure the trying times and days to come. God is with you and we love you.
Ms. Parham, Mr. Hill, Mr. Little, Ms. Wells, and Ms. Worrells-Davis
Peggy Rice Matthews
July 6, 2020
"Well done, good and faithful servant...". I will miss Dea. Byrd's Bible Study lessons and his jovial expressions. He will be missed at New Fellowship Church. I am lifting all of the family in prayer and trusting God to hold you closer in your time of loss.
Llewellyn (Kit) Kelley
July 6, 2020
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. RIP big Pete.
Woodyard
July 6, 2020
Condolences to the Family. RIH Willie!!!
Delores Tukes
July 4, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jones Brothers Memorial Chapel, Inc.3035 Millerfield Road, Macon, GA 31217
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