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Pastor Willie Byrd Jr. Obituary

Reverend Willie Byrd, Jr. entered into eternal rest on March 26, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of Winterville and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation Friday, April 12, 2024, Ambassador for Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 977 North 48th Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visitation continues, Saturday, April 13, 2024, Second Baptist Church, 3261 Southern Pacific Road, Port Allen, LA, 9:00 am until religious service 11:00 am. Reverend Michael Byrd, officiating. Interment Christ Baptist Church Cemetery, Port Allen, LA. Funeral services entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.halldavisandson.com

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2024.

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Lotrendo Spriggs

April 29, 2024

Sending my deepest condolences to the family

Joselyn Wright

April 13, 2024

May the Lord keep you safe under His wing as you are greasing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

With Love Joselyn & Frederica

Personna Gray Jones

April 12, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Min. Esther Brady

April 12, 2024

To the family of Pastor Willie Byrd, Jr: May the Grace of our Heavenly FATHER (Almighty God)carry you during this season of mourning, now and forever more. Pastor Willie Byrd, Jr. and I were classmates at Christian Bible College of Baton Rouge ( Class of 2003)I´ll always remember his laughter and raspy voice!

Pam Brooks Collins/Dora Brooks Vance

April 12, 2024

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

Cenas Jones Jr

April 11, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mr. & Mrs. Tate

April 11, 2024

My deepest sympathy to our 1st Lady and church family from the Tate's.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ambassador for Christ Missionary Baptist Church

977 North 48th Street, Baton Rouge, LA

Apr

13

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church

3261 Southern Pacific Road, Port Allen, LA

Apr

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church

3261 Southern Pacific Road, Port Allen, LA

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