Gary Alan Byrd

Gary Alan Byrd obituary, Holly, MI

Gary Alan Byrd

Gary Byrd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dryer Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Gary Alan Byrd, 76, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Holly, Michigan. Born on February 23, 1949, he was the son of Blair and Ruth Byrd in Detroit, Michigan. Gary joined the Marines. He met the love of his life, June Chris Hopps, and they married on December 23, 1972, and moved to Florida, where they raised 4 children: Kelley Byrd, Sunshine (Stephen) Patton,David (Gem) Byrd, and Garrett (Emily) Byrd. Gary also had 8 loving grandchildren:
Lauren, Julianna, Toryn, Olivia, Holly, Brooke, Brandon, and Brayden. Gary loved spending time with family, watching the Detroit Lions, and had a heart of gold. Gary was also survived by his siblings, Nancy and Cyndi (sisters), as well as Jay, Sam, and Thomas (brothers). He will be joining his parents, Ruth and Blair, his wife, Chris, his son,Kelley, his sister Patti, and brother Blair, all up in heaven. The family will hold a celebration of life to scatter his ashes on the beach in Sarasota.

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