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Levi Byrd Obituary
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Mr. Levi Empson Byrd, 79, of Graham passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10:06 p.m.
A lifelong farm boy from Caswell County, he was the husband of Helen Byrd, who survives and the son of Drewry Allen Byrd and Vera Blanche Walker Byrd, both deceased. He was a former employee of Exxon and retired from IBM.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Lisa Garrity (John) of Cary; son, Randy Byrd (Stephanie) of Oak Ridge; daughter, Karen Kirby (Jamie) of Cary; seven grandchildren, Justin Garrity, Blakely Garrity, Preston Byrd, Alexander Byrd, Austin Byrd, Mackenzie Kirby and Delaney Kirby; and sister, Margaret Byrd. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, C/O Chatham County Council on Aging,
365 NC Highway 87 N., Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com
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April 20, 2019
We all love you Levi and we lift your family in many prayers.
Vicky Arrington
April 14, 2019
Helen and extended Byrd family, I am thinking of all of you at this time. I have danced with him a few times,and a great dancer, He and his wife Helen seemed to have a lot of fun times,and thats what life is about. Vicky Arrington
Bonnie Johnson
April 13, 2019
We at J&J Accounting Services will always remember his box of papers, his wonderful smile and his dancing feet. We'll miss you friend.
James Foster
April 13, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda
April 13, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Byrd's family for the loss of your loved one, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength in God and comfort in his promise at John 6:40.
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