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Lester Byrd Obituary

Mr. Lester Byrd, age 88, passed on June 5th at Community Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y., after an extended illness. He was a Bryan County native, but resided in Syracuse, N.Y., for many years. He retired from Chrysler New Process Gear of Syracuse, N.Y.
He is survived by his loving children, Lisa Byrd and Lillian Donnie, both of Syracuse, N.Y.; and Matthew Byrd of Pembroke, Ga.; his loving sisters, Mrs. Lou Esther, Mrs. Carolyn Green and Mrs. Bertha Taylor, all of Savannah, Ga.; and Mrs. Carrie Outley of Pembroke, Ga.; his loving brothers, Mr. Matthew (Donna) Byrd Sr. and Mr. Robert (Wanda) Byrd Jr., all of Syracuse, N.Y.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and friends' visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, from 6-7 p.m. in the chapel of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Pembroke Chapel.
The homegoing celebration for Mr. Lester Byrd will be Saturday. June 15, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 185 South Poplar Street, Pembroke, Ga., with the Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson Officiating. Interment will be held in Stevens Grove Cemetery, Pembroke, Ga.
Express condolences at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.
Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Pembroke Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, June 14, 2019
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Published by Statesboro Herald from Jun. 14 to Jun. 21, 2019.

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June 21, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

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June 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends for your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

Shelley Robinson

June 12, 2019

DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
FROM THE SHARPER FAMILY!

Alyce Slaughter

June 11, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Pembroke Chapel

66 Ledford Street, Pembroke, GA 31321

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12

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Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Pembroke Chapel

66 Ledford Street, Pembroke, GA 31321

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

185 South Poplar Street, Pembroke, GA

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