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He was born November 2, 1959, in Warsaw, Mo., the son of Jess Jackson "Jack" Byrd and Mary JoAnn (Mace) Byrd. He married Brenda Sue Withers and she preceded him in death April 10, 2025.
He was a driver for a trash company and also an over-the-road truck driver. He was a hard worker but made time to go cat fishing and "junkin." He loved getting together with family, especially for a good barbeque.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Brittany Amos (Robert), Merriam Woods, Mo., and Joann Byrd, Leavenworth, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, Mason, Miley, RJ, Aryana, and Chase; 5 great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Angela Counts; 2 sisters, Nancy Edmiston, Tonganoxie, Ks., and Karen Petesch (Dennis), Atchison, Ks.; 2 brothers, Joe Holtmeyer (Sheila), Windsor, Mo.; and Larry Provance (Marlana), Windsor, Mo.; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
In addition to his wife Brenda, he was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Tom "Beaver" Byrd and Robert "Bobby" Byrd; and a step-son, Jason Birchler.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Fredonia Cemetery, near Warsaw, Mo.
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Janet keith
April 30, 2025
So sorr For your loss!prayers for the Family!RIP John,we will miss you so much!love ya guy!
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April 26, 2025
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Sue Kelley
April 22, 2025
So sorry to hear that John passed! Sending prayers for peace & comfort to all of his family & friends! RIP John!
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