Wendell Byrd Obituary
Dale Wendell Byrd, Sr., age 88, departed this life at home peacefully with family on January 5, 2025.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents: William Andrew and Ibbie Byrd. Wife: Naomi Ruth Byrd. Brothers: Glen, Lee, Robert, Buddy, and Lewis Byrd. Sisters: Jean Booth, Mary Connor, and Ruthie Slaven. Special friend: Howard Pace.
He is survived by his sons: Dale Byrd Jr. and wife Sharon, of Robbins; Johnny Byrd and wife An, of Killeen Texas. Daugher: Hope Miske, of Robbins. Grandchildren: Angela Byrd and husband Charlie Garcia, Johnny Byrd, Sabrina McMahan and husband Douglas, Justin Byrd and wife Rachel. Great Grandchildren: Johnny, Evelyn, Bristol, Carson, Airabella, Galaxie, Ibby, Holley, and Finley. Special friend Leroy and Diana Cox.
The family will receive friends Friday at 10:00-11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael Carroll will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery in Deer Lodge. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dale Wendell Byrd, Sr.
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