Tommy C. Byrd
August 14, 1947 ~ October 4, 2019
Thomas C. “Tommy” Byrd, 72, Hiseville, died Friday, October 04, 2019, at his residence. Born August 14, 1947 at Big Meadow, he was a son of the late Marshall and Magdalene Eudy Byrd.
His early career started at Strader’s Dairy and later worked as an expeditor at R. R. Donnelley’s from which he retired. After his retirement, he and his wife have been employed as custodians at First Christian Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, during which he was awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star Medal. He sang gospel music with various groups for 25+ years and he was a member of the Brotherhood Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years Janice; two sons: Anthony “Andy” Byrd of Glasgow and Kerry Byrd (Kim) of Beechmont, KY; four grandchildren: Kayla Byrd (Anthony) and Darien Byrd (Lizzy) all of Glasgow, Kristina Burden (Will) of White Plains, and Lori Byrd (David) of Hiseville; three step-grandchildren: Rhiannon, Chase, and Trey Ford; eight great-grandchildren: Devin, Carson, and Piper Byrd, Joe and Gracie Harper, Gannon Burden and the Burden Twins that are on the way; four sisters: Alveda Jessie, Emma Ballard, Mary Ballard, and Ann Honeycutt; one brother, Marshall “Bud” Byrd; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Don and Harold Byrd; five sisters: Ruby Garmon, Susie Ennis, Laverne “Lou” Wilson, Jennie Scott, and Betty Stephens; one half-brother, James Jones.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home.
So sorry to hear this, Tommy was a great guy. Condolences to all the family.
Deepest Condolences to all of Tommy’s family . Always enjoyed him and Janice singing at White’s Chapel Church .
Sending my deepest condolences to all the Byrd Family. Tommy you took me in and treated me as one of your own for many years. You showed me what having Faith and Trusting in the Lord was all about. We had many long phone calls at times. If at anytime I needed advice I knew I could always call you and you would talk it out with me. Your family will miss you terribly. But they all know your gone to a better place and to prepare for their homecoming. You left behind memories that will last a lifetime. Nothing made me more Happier than to hear you sing. I have your CD and have been playing it daily. I can hear you now Singing “Its Me again Lord”. May you go rest High on that Mountain and walk those streets of Gold. I will always Love you very much, Donna
I always enjoyed working with Tommy at RRD. Prayers for the family.
R.i.p uncle Tommy my deepest condolences are with the family. Until we meet again. I love y’all
Andy so sorry to hear about your Father prayers for you and your family
Our prayers are with Sister Janice and the family Bro Tommy was a great man of God. I can see him shaking his leg with Jesus and running around Heaven with the Lord
I always enjoyed working with Tommy at RR Donnelley in the Pub Room. To Mrs. Janice and family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.