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Glenn Byrd Obituary
Mr. Glenn Michael Byrd, 44, died Saturday, April 28, in Ocean Springs.
Glenn was a resident of Ocean Springs for most of his life, and attended Biloxi High School where he graduated in 1980. He attended the University Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg for two years. After working at his father's business, Byrd's TV and Appliances, in Biloxi for several years, he moved for a short while to Las Vegas, NV, where he learned to deal casino games. He returned to the Gulf Coast and worked in several of the casinos as a blackjack, roulette and craps dealer.
Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Lionel Byrd, Jr., his sister, Elizabeth Ann Byrd, his paternal grandparents, Lionel and Jeannette Byrd and maternal grandparents, Harvey and Edwardine Chinn.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Byrd, of Ocean Springs; two brothers, Roger Byrd and wife Karen, of Atlanta, Georgia and Gerry Byrd of Atlanta; two sisters, Mary Lynn Manning and husband, Paul, of Ocean Springs and Janet Sinclair and husband, Norman, of Gulfport; three nieces, Lauren King Phillips, Kallie Byrd, and Morgan Byrd, four nephews, Sean and Reagan Byrd and Conrad and Cameron Sinclair.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Byrd
Nicole Roberts
June 21, 2007
Dear Lauren and Family,
My family and I are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
May 20, 2007
May 20, 2007
Robert Bounds
May 12, 2007
Dear Cousin Beatsy,Rodger,Gerry,and all extended Byrd Family,
Mom and I just heard about Glen this week. I can not put together any eloquent words to comfort you all at this time but many of our tears have been shed this week. As you know we truely understand the pain of such a tragic loss.
Rodger please contact me when you can find a more peaaceful moment.
Mom and I will be in Biloxi on Tues. May 15 and would like to come by and give you our deepest sympathy in person if you are up to it Beatsy. We will call you beforehand.
Rodger I know this must be incredibly traumatic for you and I am devastated. I spoke to Glen almost daily after Barry, and was so looking forward to his coming out to stay with me.
I loved him very much and was in awe of his abilities on the river. I also have 3 photo albums he left at Moms house which we were looking through a day or two after Barrys service. They are filled with pictures of the good 'ol days which I will get to ya'll asap.
Love and may God give you strength and relief.
Robert and Mary Helen Bounds
Mark Joachim
May 3, 2007
Aunt Beetsie and cousins:
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers during this difficult time. Love Mark, Margie, Jacob and Sophia Joachim
Lee Peterzell
May 2, 2007
Roger, I just wanted you and the family to know I'm thinking of you all at this time. God Bless, Lee
Gillen Joachim
May 2, 2007
Aunt Beetsie,
I am deeply saddened by Glenn's passing. I offer my sincerest condolences to you and the rest of the Byrd family. God Bless.
B.J., Nora, & Brent A. Byrd
May 1, 2007
It is our most sincere desire that each of you knows how much we fully understand, & empathize, with the unexpected loss of, Glenn, our nephew, & cousin. There is absolutely nothing in this world more important than family, & it is our fondest wish that you always remember we will be here for you, no matter the circumstance; through both the good, & the bad. As always, you have our unconditional love, & support.
Joseph Baughman
May 1, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Tristan, Marcia, Kate & Abby Peterzell
May 1, 2007
Mrs. Beetsie & Byrd Family,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of Glenn. I remember when i was a kid he took me many times to the arcade and water skiing. He always made sure i had FUN!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you guys! God Bless.
Nick Carzoli
May 1, 2007
Glenn was a great guy who always made us smile and laugh while at work and out. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
May 1, 2007
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
David Joachim
April 30, 2007
Aunt Beetsie,
I hope you can find the strength to overcome your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
GLORIA jenkins
April 30, 2007
May your days go by and your heart be filled with comfort.revelation 20:4,5 always give me comfort.
Ingrid Ellerbee and family
April 30, 2007
Dear Aunt Beetsie and cousins:
We are so sorry to hear about Glenn and wish that we could be there with you now. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ingrid and Deanne
Carlyce and Ruth Clemens Ward
April 30, 2007
Beetsie And Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your
family.
GeLaine and Gary Joachim
April 30, 2007
Aunt Beetsie: GeLaine and I were greatly saddened to hear about Glenn. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. We will see you soon.
Susan Longmire
April 30, 2007
Mrs. Bryd and Family,
We offer our most sincere condolences on the passing of Glenn. We can only imagine the heartache your family is feeling at this time. Our prayers and love are with you.
Ken and Susan Longmire & Family
Atlanta, GA
Dennis Desporte
April 30, 2007
TO the Byrd family; I'm sorry for your lost. My family lived across the street from you on Cambridge I'm Dennis Desporte
Julianne Huber
April 30, 2007
Aunt Beetsie and cousins, I am very sorry to hear about Glenn's death. Please accept my sympathies at this sad time. Julianne Huber and family
Laurie Rezendes Galle
April 30, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about Glenn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Miss Beetsie and the rest of the family.
Mara Hartmann Hicks
April 30, 2007
To the Byrd Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the untimely news about my old friend, Glenn. Our tight-knit group of high school friends made for great memories of growing up on the Coast. My sympathies to Mrs. Byrd, Janet, cousin Barry and the rest of the family.
Rick and Norma Joachim
April 30, 2007
Aunt Beetsie,
Norma and I were saddened by the news about Glenn. We cannot be with you in person but know that we are with you in spirit during this time of great pain.
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