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Memorial services celebrating the life of Mr. Michael Cason Byrd, 70, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mike was born in Delhi, LA on August 8, 1955, and passed away on September 25, 2025, at his residence in Rayville, LA. He was a retried Electrician. Mr. Byrd was a big fan of LSU Sports and loved his family and his numerous pets. Mike also enjoyed watching the Oak Island TV Series.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, W. D. Byrd, Jr. and Laura Ellen Byrd; his siblings, David Byrd, and Cookie Vining; nephews, Jason Byrd, Chad Byrd and Paul Byrd.
Survivors include his siblings, Patricia Byrd, Richard Byrd and wife, Tammye, Doug Byrd and wife, Angie along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
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