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Herschel Byrd Obituary
URBANA – Reverend Herschel Eugene Byrd Jr., 81 of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Springfield Regional Medical Center
He was born on Feb. 14, 1943 in London, Ohio, the son of Herschel Sr. and Mary (Herman) Byrd.
Herschel lived his life proudly serving the Lord and the United States Navy. He was an active member of the Ministerial Association and started preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1976. Herschel enjoyed the many years he spent in management at International Harvester but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family.
Herschel is survived by his loving wife Dimitira (Jones) of over 61 years, his daughters Anjanette (Kenith "Kenny") Wilson and Angelique Byrd, both of Columbus, Ohio; he was a proud grandfather to Shantelle Wright, Tre Stillgess, Quincy Stillgess, Domnique Byrd, Malachi Byrd, Unique Byrd, Dimitirus Byrd; great-grandchildren Bernard Wright, Devin Wright, Jade Wright, Marcus Wright, Christian Wright, Alanna Quinn, Grayson Sullivan; brothers, Lewis Byrd of London, Ohio, and Charles Whitelow of Columbus, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Troy Byrd; his sisters, Evelyn Scurry and Coralee Byrd; as well as his brothers Alfred Wilson, Richard Byrd, Harold Byrd, and James Byrd.
The family thanks their neighbors with the care and concern about Reverend Herschel Byrd and the family. Thank you to the Springfield Regional Hospital for all the genuine care they gave my husband and the family and thank you to the Urbana Answering Service for the help to Dimitira Byrd and family.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.
Home going service will be held privately at the family's convenience with Reverend Keith Wilson officiating the going home of our brother Reverend Herschel.
Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Urbana, where military honors will be provided by the United States Navy and American Legion Post 120 firing squad.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Steve Brandeberry
January 28, 2025
My thoughts and prayers with all the family and friends.. I had the pleasure of knowing Herschel and for that I say "Thank You' and God continue to bless us al
Will Pratt
January 23, 2025
Herschel was a classmate and great friend for life as we talked on phone and had lunch many of times with other classmates. Herschel believed in God and preached his words. We always had a good time talking and laughing bout life in the 50´s . He will be missed and I will miss lunch time with him and our buddies. God bless my friend.
Bill Cromwell
January 23, 2025
We have been neighbors for years. I always enjoyed talking to him, I think we solved quite a few of the world's problems. I think the thing I will miss the most is watching him on his John Deere taking care of his yard, he set the example for the rest of the neighborhood. He will be missed.
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