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Julian Byrd Obituary
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Mark Thacker
November 22, 2023
I worked with him parking cars at the Sea Shore Hotel and respected and admired him emencly and considered him my best friend. He loved his Porche but he loved Marylou even more, she was beautiful inside and out. I miss both of them so much, breaks my heart their not here anymore, but atleast their together in Heaven. I miss my friends. My phone number is 858-344-6360 if anyone wants to reminisce about that wonderful couple. My name is Mark
Mark N. Thacker
July 21, 2023
Julian and I ran a parking concession at Seashore Hotel in Lauderdale by the Sea in 1969 and had the best time in between shows of Danny and the Tunesmen, I was 21 and he was 32 even though he always told me he was 28 lol. He was always doing Commercials or print work. I was making Commercials for Fanta soft drinks and also doing print work as well so we had a lot in common. We would play handball on the side of the building during the two shows a night. He loved his Porshe and Marylou, she was a beautiful and wonderful person, he adored her. I think of him often, he was my best friend in those days. His physical prowess was amazing and I adored him. When I looked him up on the internet a couple of years ago and found out he'd passed I was sick to my stomach. I thought he'd live forever and I could get in touch with him and spend some time with him. I procrastinated and really regret it. RIP old friend, I'm not to far behind you, we'll see you later. Marc
Lionel Nason
August 14, 2016
Thanks 'ol Buddy for the early years of fun on Fort Lauderdale
beach. ....and there was that trip in your '56 Chevy up to Hot Springs where you were sure that Sam Snead would have a
Spot for us at the Homestead!! We had to punt instead! Great
times, Coach
Reverse of Oct. 1945 pix
Mary Byrd
July 19, 2016
Honey Boy, Mother, Sara Belle Oct. 1945
Mary Byrd
July 19, 2016
Julian & Mary Lou
July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
The many faces of ...
July 11, 2016
A Keene Byrd
June 27, 2016
My Brother, Julian was always there; when we were kids growing-up, he always played the protective role; even after we reached mature ages, he never changed. But, one subject he would avoid like all get-out was who was the favorite of our Mother. The simple fact was he had his father's name but he was his Mother. I had my Mother's name (Keene) but I'm a perfect fill-in for my Father. One day I was changing a photo to a new frame: it was of Julian, Sara Belle (my sister) & Mother, c.1947. On the back is a note where Mother refers to Julian as: "HONEY-BOY". Now I know I was NEVER called Honey-boy. When I confronted him with this evidence, I never saw a human being turn so many shades of red. While I know My Mother loved all of us equally,there is only one HONEY-BOY.
Love you Brother, God Speed!
Keene
Michael and Karen Hull
June 21, 2016
Julian (and Mary Lou) not only have been great neighbors since we moved in next door to them 30+ years ago, but they became good friends as well.
For all those that knew Julian, I think all would agree with the description that he was a "character"! Beyond that gruff exterior was a softy inside. You DID have to get past the gruff exterior, but when you did............... you discovered that dog was all bark and no bite. It took our young son a short while to realize that he didn't bite, and he called him "Julie" instead of "Julian". Jeff, now 24, grew up next door to Julian and Mary Lou, and he started calling him Julian once in grade school. I continued calling him "Julie" until the end.
When he called, or saw you out front or out back, Julian would always bark out "HEY!!!", which you could hear from probably a block away. He would then would say or discuss with you whatever he had in mind. You would know when the conversation would sometimes come to an abrupt end when he would say "Carry On" and walk away.
Just like the State Farm insurance jingle............. "Just like a good neighbor,.......... we were "there" for each other. Julian had some dental issues from time to time, and my wife (who is a dental assistant) would look after him. He would call on a fairly regular basis that he was out of beer, and would meet him at the backyard fence with cold beers in hand. Julian would watch our dogs when we were out of town. We would watch their home and grab their mail and newspaper when they were out of town. I remember one frantic call from Julian when we were out of town. He had locked himself in our dark hot garage as the kitchen door leading out to the garage locked behind him, and the garage door opener was disengaged so he couldn't just open the garage door. Julian was out in the garage grabbing some beers from the refrigerator out in the garage, and was in a near panic state on how he was going to get out of the garage. Fortunately we answered our cell phone, and with the light of his cell phone and light inside refrigerator we were able to guide him to where a spare key was hidden.
I recall Julian getting settled in to watch the Super Bowl a few years back, and about half an hour before kickoff I slipped over and put some aluminum foil over his Satellite Dish. It took him only a matter of seconds to call me in a total tailspin wondering if I am also have trouble with MY tv reception. Mary Lou and had a good laugh over it, but can't say that Julian was amused. I quickly restored his satellite reception so he didn't have a stroke!
And then, the last significant hurricane (I believe it was Wilma), we were without power for 2+ weeks and we worked together to get through the challenges we were confronted with after the storm. I was fortunate to be at the right place at the right time (HomeDepot) when a supply of generators were delivered. They sold out in minutes, and I was able to get one. We ran the generator during certain hours (because of noise) and we ran extension cords over to Julian and Mary Lou's (along with another neighbor) which would power a refrigerator, lighting and fans................ and we cooked out on our gas grill. Julian jokingly appointed himself "Block Captain" and declared he was in charge of the neighborhood.
The last several months were very challenging for Julian with regular trips with him to numerable doctors offices, emergency room visits, the hospital and rehab facility. With all the health concerns preoccupying his thoughts, Julian overheard that it was my wife's birthday (April 14th) and that we were going out to dinner. He very casually asked where we were going for dinner, and mentioned they have enjoyed that restaurant as well. To our astonishment, once we were seated the waiter referred to having a surprise for us.................. and brought a very nice bottle of champagne to our table which Julian had called and ordered. How incredibly thoughtful, especially with all the serious medical issues and concerns he had going on at that time. We have kept the empty bottle as a keepsake. As I mentioned............. I knew that dog didn't bite!
The Block Captain has left a void! We can't go outside without glancing over to the Byrd's or expecting a loud "HEY!!" being shouted at us. We certainly miss him, but some great memories will certainly keep him near.
Michael and Karen Hull (and Jeff)
June 21, 2016
Julian was the first person I met in Ft. Lauderdale in 1960. He was a great guy and happy he had a full and busy life.
Donna Schaffner Henderson
Don and Joyce Ryder
June 15, 2016
Praying for comfort for Julian's entire family. May you feel closer to him through the memories you made together.
Mary Robertson
June 15, 2016
Mary,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tommy and Patsy Ford
June 15, 2016
Our deepest prayers going out to the Byrd family. Julian was a handsome, well-mannered gentleman while growing up in Hot Springs,VA.
Diane Fradin
June 14, 2016
Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, Mary. Sending strength and love.
Nelson Disco
June 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies to all the Byrd Family.
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