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1930

DIED

2024

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Joseph Byrd Sr. Obituary

Joseph Byrd Sr., passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 93. Joseph earned a 50-year membership with the Laborer's International Union of North America, notably known for the construction of the Louisiana Superdome. Joseph Sr is survived by his children, Stephanie Patterson, Stanley Reynolds, Joseph, John, Karry, Miranda, Shirley, and Steve, 2 grandchildren, Demond Mayfield and Dytia Patterson, and 2 great-grandchildren, Demond Mayfield Jr., and Cameron Mayfield. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Reynolds Byrd, sons; Stanley, Stewart, and Kenneth, two grandchildren; Karry Gilmore, and Joseph Jermaine Byrd. Family and friends are invited to Celebrate the Life of Joseph Byrd Sr., on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for 10:00 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Bishop Clifford Green, Jr of True Fellowship Christian Center & Minister Silton Banks, Jr, officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003. A special "Thank You" is sent to Fresenius Medical Center of Deckbar and Lake Forest, for their years of commitment. Words of gratitude are sent to the Heart of Hospice. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2024.

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Wanda Moseley

March 9, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.God bless.
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March 7, 2024

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