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Fletcher Byrd Obituary
Fletcher Lee Byrd II was born on December 13, 1984, in Eureka, CA. He gave his soul to the Lord on July 16, 2005, at the young age of 20. Although his life was short, Fletcher leaves those who love him with a lifetime of blessings to remember. With bright green eyes and a great big smile that will always shine, he will never be forgotten.
Fletcher Lee Byrd II is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fletcher Lee Byrd and great grandfather, Robert Byrd.
Fletcher Lee Byrd II is survived by his son, Darius Byrd; parents, Cheryl Byrd and Walter Brown; sister, Cranisha Craver and her husband J.D. Braud; nephew, Gregory Daniels; grandmothers, Shirley Clark and Evanglene Turner; aunts, Wynona Byrd and Pauline Clark; uncles, Michael Kay, Devlin Shirley and Clint Tillman; cousins, Shermaine and David Gray, DeAndrea Kay, Tuesday Kay, Milea Lewis, Tamar and Markis Shirley.
Fletcher also leaves many people that will miss him dearly including his girlfriend, Dana Johnson. Friends that he called his brothers, Jordene Rodriques, Daniel Brady, U.C. Bailey, Bob Bailey, Craig Broadhead and Jeremy Ayers.
A visitation will be held Friday July 22, 2005, 4:00pm til 7:00pm at Chapel of the Ferns. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 23, 2005, 4:00pm at Full Gospel Tabernacle. Friends are welcome to join the family after services for a potluck to celebrate Fletcher’s life. The potluck will be held at Runeberg Lodge, 1685 Union Street, Eureka, CA.
We are accepting donations to start a trust fund for Fletcher’s son Darius Byrd. Donations can be given directly to Fletcher’s aunt Wynona Byrd or sent to: PO Box 6310, Eureka, CA 95502.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fletcher Byrd
Lian Adams
July 14, 2023
Fletcher I remember you so well. You had a knack for showing up after my little one "lost" her hamster. Not once but twice you walked in the dorr and the dang thing came up to you and let you put it back in the cage. Lee lived you and so did the rest of us. RIP
Helen Hui
August 2, 2005
I am saddened by the death of Fletcher. He was my student at Eureka High. I have a pot that he made in his pottery class. I liked it so much that he gave it to me. Sincerely, Helen Hui
Ashley Pierce
July 31, 2005
I will always remember him and all the times we spent together! Although I had not seen him in a while, he was still a friend in the past. Fletcher taught me how to box, while "not" hurting me! He was such a great person and will be missed by all that knew him!
Bianca Gonzales
July 22, 2005
Fletcher was not just my cousin but a friend that I will never have again. I will only feel him in my heart and my soul. I will never be able to hear him speak again but only in my mind of memories of my dear cousin. It was a shock and it did make me angry but there is no one to blame not even God. The only thing I wish and pray is that he is waiting for us (family & friends) in paradise with our heavenly father and we will meet again. I think of it like this, that he was saved just not the way we would of thought. I love my cousin and he will always be in my spirit.
Craig Broadhead
July 21, 2005
fletcher was always there when you needed him he was always smiling and making people feel better when they were down,he had great advice when you didnt know what to do he always looked out for me and my family and for that i will always be thankfull,i just wish that i could have told him how much i appreciated him Fletcher,my friend,my brother.ill miss you big byrd and ill always remember you.i love you homie and ill see you again some day till then thank you.
Patrick Broadhead
July 21, 2005
Fletcher was like an older brother to me and he kept me and a few people i know from doing stupid things. he touched the lives of more people then anyone can comprehend. For that i thank you feltcher and i thank Cheryl for bringing up such a great person and he will be missed but never forgotten. he has changed the lives of people he may have never even met. i am sad that he is no longer with us but i am glad that he is in a better place where he is needed more then here. i love you fletcher and i will miss you brother
stephanie arndt
July 21, 2005
hi fletcher, it seems like we all were just kickin the other day like we use to at the teen center an janet's house . i wish i would have got to see you ,sensce it s been a long min . i am just happy that i get to be one of the many special people that have lots of fun memories an great times that i have got to spend with a great preson such as you . oh yea i can't for get yours an bards great saying "do you hear that bass" cause you guys though i had a getto botty. an then when i use to make your boy mad you an griag would be the middle men thanks for being such a good friend oh yea an so cuite to i hope to see you in haven some day , don't party to hard be for we reach to the other side.i send my love to cheryl,nona,darius an his grat mom susezannean many others . love you an miss you my folks
maggie clayton
July 21, 2005
i just saw you two weeks ago,as always you had a smile and kind words to say.you made my stay in my program rememberable,thank you fletcher!i know you now have the wings that are meant for you,keep smiling up there like you did here.one last thing,when you look up friend in the dictionary you'll find a picture of you.my heart goes out to your mom and auntie. maggie and co.
Alyssa Piazza
July 21, 2005
I will miss you Fletcher. Your smile, your energy, your laugh, your bark...lol, your name calling and your tallness. Your were a friend to everyone and you will be remembered.
Tabby Broadhead
July 21, 2005
Hey Fletcher,
We are all missing you very much and we all love you just know that and you will always be in our hearts. I just wanted to thank you for always being there for me and being who you are you were my favorit of my brothers friends. You were my brother too so you werent a brothers friend. I love you and I will miss you very much. This world isn't gonna be the same without you. You really made a difference in this world. I will truly miss you Brother.
MUCH LOVE,
Tabby
Janet Dye
July 21, 2005
Fletcher, you were like one of my own kids and we love with all of our hearts and miss you deeply. you will always be in our hearts Fletcher Byrd.
Delores Jones (Snowton)
July 20, 2005
My Heart goes out to the Family and I am deeply saden since I just seen Fletcher about three weeks ago when I came to visit in Eureka. I'm actually another Aunt my God's way,because I've known his mother since Junior High school and his Aunt Nona is my Best Friend...Flecther was one of the most humble young men I knew and very handsome. Cheryl I love you and my family prayers are with you. Keep GOD first in your life and he will see you through this. No Mother can express enough or feel your pain of what you are going through, but I know you will make it through. To all of the Bryd Family, God bless you all and keep GOD's spirit with you.
Love the Jones Family..Victor, Delores, Roketa, Tanesha, Cecilia, Kayla, Kaylani and Tajon
Brittanie Brattain
July 20, 2005
Fletcher, you were the nicest person i ever met, i wish i could of saw you before you passed i will always remember and love you!
Lian, Lee, Haley & Michaela Adams
July 20, 2005
As a family friend, Fletcher will be Dearly and Forever missed. We will always remember how Fletcher used to come to our house and find our hamster. He was the only one who could find the hamster. Michaela cried and cried when she heard that you went to heaven. Lee:I will always hold onto your friendship and I miss you more then words can express. Haley: RIP Fletcher, see you on the other side.
Our prayers and love go out to the family, and if we can do anything for any of you, please don't hesitate to call on us.
Tuesday Kay
July 20, 2005
I love you verry much!!! And i wiss miss too!!
Marijke Wilwerding
July 20, 2005
Out of all the people i have met, i can honestly say Fletcher is a person I will never forget. Fletcher taught me so many things and has helped me in my life in so many ways, he showed me what Love is and only brought the best out of me and everyone around him.He was also a perfect Father and i am so proud of Fletcher for how much he had grown as a person sence i met him. I will miss Fletcher sooo much and i love him with all my heart. Thank you for everything
Cindy Silva
July 20, 2005
Thank you for always looking after Nicole, you have been a big brother to her and I appreciated that. You will always be in our hearts, your sweet smile will be planted in our memories forever. We love you Fletcher!!!!!
Nicole and her mom Cindy
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