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Justin Byrd Obituary

LORAINE, Ill. -- Justin Alan Byrd, J.D, LL.M, 30, of Engelwood, Colo., formerly of Loraine died on Friday (July 4, 2014) near Osage Beach, Mo.

Justin was born on Sept. 23, 1983, in Rushville to Ronald and Angie Benjamin Byrd. He was engaged to be married to Cassie Pavlovic.

Justin graduated from Unity High School in Mendon. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Northern Illinois School of Law and the University of Denver in Denver, Colo. He was a senior tax resolution attorney for Blackfin IRS Solutions.

Justin was a member of the Greenwood Village Chapter of BNI, which is a business networking group. He was also a published author in the NIU Law Review. He enjoyed camping and hiking and was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed reading, writing and socializing with family and friends.

Justin is survived by his fiancée, Cassie of Engelwood; his pug, Mya; his parents, Ronald and Angie Byrd of Loraine, three sisters, Alyssa (Adam) Uppinghouse of Canton, Mo., Kelsie Byrd of Loraine and Mikayla Byrd of Loraine; maternal grandparents, Joe and Janice Benjamin of Bowen; paternal grandparents, Harold and Marie Byrd of Hannibal; aunts and uncles, Annette and George Toolate of Loraine, Joe Benjamin of Rogersville, Mo., Harold Byrd Jr. of Ursa, Donald and Amy Byrd of Quincy, Kathy and Frank White of Hannibal; Cassie's parents, Milon and Barb Pavlovic of Fowler; Cassie's sister, Melanie (Kyle) Kluzek of Springfield, Ill.; and several cousins.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, in The Crossing Church of Lima, with Chaplain Richard Martin officiating.

VISITATION: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in The Crossing Church of Lima with family receiving friends 5-7 p.m.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the family.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon

WEBSITE: www.hunterfh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com

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Published by Herald-Whig from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2014.

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Ronald Laskowski

July 13, 2014

To the family of Justin and his fiancé. I am an attorney in Topeka Kansas. My family and I were at the lake on July 4 parked yards away from Justins boat. Our hearts sank as we later that evening learned of the magnitude of the accident and as I learned more about Justin from his Facebook page. . You have our deepest deepest sympathy. Although I did not know Justin this tragic loss has deeply touched me and my family. My 25 year old son Paul was married June 7th and ironically is scheduled to attend a bachelors party at the lake with his best friend in two weeks. I have and will continue to share this story with everyone I know and in particular Paul's friends and other young men and women warning them of just how quickly the lake can turn dangerous. I know this won't soothe your loss but hopefully may prevent others from experiencing the same grief and sadness.

Dr. Denise DeGarmo

July 11, 2014

The SIUE Department of Political Science is saddened to learn of the passing of one of our former majors, Justin Byrd. We remember his time with us as a student fondly. We recall his engagement with knowledge, learning, and ideas, as well as his passion for the great outdoors. He made us proud. Justin will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his fiancee, family members, and friends during this difficult time.

Debbie Caspermeyer

July 10, 2014

I am truly sorry to hear of Justin's passing. He always had a smile on his face at Unity High School. Thinking of you in this very difficult time.

Cathy Harris

July 9, 2014

Justin was my tax attorney. He was patient, kind and did really good work for me. Breaks my heart for his family; I have a son in his BNI leads group.

Jane Shreve

July 9, 2014

Thinking of all of you in this time of grief.

Jayne Ahern

July 9, 2014

Dear ROn and Angie and girls,
I am so very sad to hear about Justin. I can still remember him as a little toddler up in Carthage running around the kitchen with Phillip.God Bless and keep you all. Love Jessica and Phillip's Mom Jayne

July 8, 2014

Angie and Ron,
My love to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Ruhs Wiley

Laz & Cheryl Pavlovic

July 8, 2014

Our love to you. Justin was a wonderful guy loved by all. He will be remembered always.

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