Philip Keith Byrd
September 9, 1958 ~ July 31, 2018
Philip Keith Byrd, 59, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family at his side. Philip was a son of the late John Luther and Leah Margaret Cummings Byrd. Philip was retired from RR Donnelly and Sons a member of big Meadow Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee. Philip also served in the Kentucky National Guard and also served on the board of directors of the East Barren Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed farming and his tractors until the very end of a lengthy battle with Cancer.
He is survived by his wife: Martha Thomason Byrd; one daughter Alisha Wyatt and her husband Jason; one grandson: Jared Keith Wyatt; a very special friend that he cherished so much his dog Boo.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother: Richard Paul Byrd.
Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Neal’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
I always enjoyed working with Phillip. He was a good person. Prayers for all of the family.
Phillip and I both attended Barren County High School and graduated together in 1976. I remember him as being a good person; he always seemed happy with what he was doing.
Philip was my 1st cousin. We all live in Ohio and didn’t see everyone to often. But I have wonderful memories of him being a fun loving boy. He always seemed to be so happy .He has indeed known some trying times and I pray he is at peace. I loved him so much.
I worked with Philip for several years at RRD on the same machine. We always had a ball working and joking during the shift. He had a sense of humor that made you enjoy being around him and there never being a dull moment. When we talked Bible which he knew extensively I knew he was saved. And I know in my heart that as Billy Graham said when his death was going to be imminent that he has as they say, “gained his wings” and he’s not dead, he’s only changed his address. I will see him again one day possibly at Heaven’s gate to be greeted by him and jokingly hear him say”Marcus, what took you so long”. Prayers for the family as they lay his earthly body to rest
So sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. Graduated with him at B.C.H.S., attended F.F.A. camp together while in school and then worked together at K-Mart and later on together at R.R. Donnelley. ALWAYS considered him a friend. Prayers and condolences for the family.
We went to school together. He was a great guy..RIP my friend
Philip was my cousin and he will be missed by all who knew him. I wish I could be there for his family but I live in Ohio and can’t come. I was just down there but I couldn’t visit him because my uncle had double pneumonia. My love and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Love You Philip R.I.P
I worked with Phillip for years at RRD he was a great person and friend . He will be missed by all truly one of the nicest person I ever new. Rest In Peace my friend