Thomas Edison Byrd, Sr.

Thomas Edison Byrd, Sr., age 93, passed away December 15, 2024.

Tom was born on June 15, 1930 in Appling County to the late Horace Greely Byrd and the late Florence Kelly Ritch. He went to Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, Georgia in 1938. He was a boxer and played football and basketball. He left GSD in 1950 and got a job at Simmon Mattress Co and worked there for 42 years. Tom was a member of CF Church and Brotherhood for many years. He was a very strong fan of the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, and Georgia Bulldogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and beloved grandson, Joshua Ebersole.

Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Faye Nell Byrd; and his four children, C. J. Byrd, Susie Byrd, Thomas Edison Byrd, Jr., and Debra Ebersole; three grandchildren, Lisa Laird, Matthew Ebersole, and Joshua Ebersole; three great grandchildren, Kallie Laird, Clayton Laird, and Nicholas Ebersole.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loved ones and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.