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Roy Byrd Obituary
Peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Ethel S. Byrd; devoted father of Roy Jr., Erskine, Diane, Calvin, Douglas and Jeanette. He is also survived by daughters-in-law, Jacqueline Byrd, Cheryl Byrd, Shirley Byrd and Cynthia Byrd; sons-in-law, Jerry Webster and Carl Ivey; grandchildren, Antoinette, Erskine, Deon, Crystal, Calvin Jr., Douglas Jr., Colin and Ariel; grandson-in-law, Terrance Gaskin and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Milan and Malachi, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. The late Mr. Byrd will lie in state at Brown Memorial AME Church, 130 14th St., NE, Washington, DC 2002, Friday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White, officiating. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge - American Cancer Society, 636 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Arrangements by STEWART.
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Bob & Ernestine Southerland
May 3, 2005
Our love and prayers are extended to the Family. May you find comfort in the word of God, 2nd Cor. 5:1 "For we know that, if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
Cousins of Roy C. Byrd.
Webster Family
May 2, 2005
May sweet memories of times spent with your loved one be of some comfort to you in this trying period. Know that there are many others who share your sense of loss.
Lee & Mark Dale
April 30, 2005
Doug & family:
Mark and I are both so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you today and in the future. I know you have very fond memories of both your parents.
Rosemary James
April 29, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this somber time. The loss of Aunt Ethel and Uncle Byrd has affected us suddenly and tragically. It is difficult to understand and impossible to accept. Aunt Ethel and Uncle Byrd both are in our prayers. The spirits of two loving and caring lives who touched many lives will remain with us forever.
The James Family, Rosemary, Thornton, and Thornton II
Ragan, Stephanie & Carl Meriwether
April 29, 2005
Dear Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and our special Uncle Byrd. We will remember him for the kind and gentle spirit he had. He will be missed. You are all in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. We wish we could be there to comfort you and say goodbye to Uncle Byrd. Take comfort in the love that your parents had for you and each other. God Bless you all.
Loni A Fisher
April 29, 2005
Active Navy personnel, referrence Mrs. Byrd's Guest Book. God Bless.
Joyce Smith
April 29, 2005
Family my prayers are with you in your lost.
Guy Beltz
April 29, 2005
So sorry to hear of your families loss. May God bless and keep a watchful eye over you and yours.
Christopher A Fisher
April 29, 2005
While studying at Oral Roberts Univeristy, I will say this:"God sent the Angles down to bring back his Warrior to Rest"
Dr. Henrietta Spinner
April 29, 2005
There was one last call he wanted to make. I believe HE wanted to tell his wife goodbye. Yet, he did not wait long to say hello to his beautiful bride. Now they are reunited eternally!
Peace,
Gary Dickinson
April 29, 2005
I am so sorry to hear the news. We are thinking of you...Gary Lorrie Meredith & Hudson
Perita & James Baxter
April 28, 2005
Dear Mrs. Byrd, Roy, Erskine, Diane, Calvin, Douglas and Jeanette,
Jimi and I share in your loss. Mr. Byrd was a great guy and will be missed greatly by his Brown Memorial Church Family. Please know that you are all in our prayers. If there is anything you need, please let us know. Remember,"earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."
Love James and Perita Baxter
Nancy Turner Boyd
April 28, 2005
Calvin and family...you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories somehow bring you peace.
Nancy Turner Boyd
April 28, 2005
Calvin and family...you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you and your family at this sorrowful time.
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