Kenneth Eugene Byrd was born April 1, 1944 in
Salem, Missouri, the son of Holbert and Marguerite Byrd. He was one of six children.
He grew up in Missouri and after graduation, met and married the love of his life, Mary Jewell Johnson on March 4, 1963 in
Republic, Missouri. Together they had two sons, Junior and Kent.
Kenneth was a devoted and loving father and husband. He owned K & B Machinery from 1977 to the present. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, going on cruises with his wife and collecting knives and guns.
He will be missed by those that knew him.
He is survived by:
Sons: Junior Byrd and wife, Tammy of Coweta, Oklahoma
Kent Byrd and wife, Lori of of Stroud, Oklahoma
Grandchildren: Kyle, Tiffany, Jacquelyn, Krystal Justin, Kelsey
Great Grands: Chloe, Aurora, Everleigh, Raelyn, Easton, Klark
Sisters: Evelyn Williams, Jeanne Brooks, Debbie McNelly and Patty Cantrell
Brother: Jim Byrd, Keith Byrd
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Holbert and Marguerite Byrd
Wife: Mary Byrd