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Truman Louis "T-Byrd" Byrd
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Truman passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Tyler. He was born September 23, 1938, in Ladonia, Texas to the late Truben Columbus and Violet Beatrice (Timberlake) Byrd. Truman has lived in the Tyler area since the 50's where he graduated from Tyler High School in 1957. Immediately after graduation he went to work for Modern Electric Company and attended night school at Tyler Junior College. Truman retired as an Electrician after 38 years of service to Tyler Pipe Industries. Truman was preceded in death by his sisters, Oma Lee Sloan and Glenna Gaines, and brother, Vester Byrd.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Diann Brown of Tyler; sons, Michael Brent Byrd of Tyler, and Mitchell Shayn Byrd and his wife, Jennifer of Lindale; granddaughter, Harley Shaddox and her husband, Michael of Lindale; 2 great grandchildren, Jesse Elliot and Levi Truman Shaddox.
In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to paloma Hospice. They would also like to extend a special thank you to Hospice nurses, Amy and Lori for their extraordinary care.
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René Broom
November 8, 2024
Truman was a true friend to my family, especially my parents, Mack and Doe Evans. He was always helping out, joking around and making everyone laugh. We will miss him. René Evans Broom
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