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Joe Byrd

Joe Byrd

August 01, 1949          ~          November 4, 2020

Joe Byrd, 71, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  He was a son of the late Willoughby Calvin Byrd and Ruby Gordan Cassady Byrd.

Joe was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and was retired from Eaton’s Corporation after 31 years.

He is survived by his wife Jane Sherfey Edwards Byrd; one son: Jon Jay Byrd and his wife Holly; one daughter: Mollie Jane Byrd Wilson and her husband Wesley; four granddaughters: Abigail Byrd, Allie Byrd, Annabelle Wilson and Ruby Wilson; a special cousin: Ernest Cassady.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother: David Byrd.

Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.  There will be a walk – through visitation Friday for 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Glasgow High School Athletics’ Department.

In keeping with the Governor’s recommendations for safety during funeral and memorial services, the number of attendees in the funeral home at any given time will be limited; no food permitted in the lounge; social distancing will be necessary; and face coverings are required.


Guest Register

24 Entries for Joe Byrd

  1. Bobby Sam and Tina Brannon says:

    May God’s Grace and Mercy shower over you all in the days do come. Love you’ll!!

  2. Bobby Sam and Tina Brannon says:

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  3. Judy Scott says:

    Jane, and family my heart breaks for all of you.

  4. Marcia Eastin says:

    To Joe’s wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends, I am so very sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy.
    Marcia Eastin
    GHS Classmate

  5. Geneva Strom says:

    Jane and Family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for God’s comfort be with You all in your time of grief.

  6. Susie Maupin says:

    Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayer for peace and comfort in the coming days.

    Love,
    Susie Maupin

  7. Bob and Barb Buss says:

    We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was always a good fella. Prayers for all.

  8. Lorena Gibson says:

    Jane, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You!

  9. Lorena Gibson says:

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  10. Cheryl Lee says:

    Jane I am so sorry to hear about Joe.. Prayers for you, and family.

  11. Ruth Jean Sharp says:

    Jane, I am so sorry for you, because I have had to go through the same thing and I know how much you are going to miss him. . I was so shocked when
    I saw this on facebook. .

  12. Jason and Bonita Poore says:

    So sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers

  13. Jeanette Duncan says:

    Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss.Joe was always so friendly and had a smile on his face. I know he will be missed.

  14. Margie Quillen says:

    I am so sorry to hear this news. He was such a nice man. Wished we could have spent more time with him. Praying for each of you during this difficult time.

  15. Jane Bowman says:

    Jane, thinking of you during this difficult time. Prayers of comfort.

  16. Barry and Faye Landrum says:

    Byrd family, we are sorry for your loss. We will keep everyone in our prayers.

    Barry and Faye Landrum

  17. Zell Page says:

    Jane and family , I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Anyone who knew him loved him. I am sending prayers and much love. Now he is with Mom Byrd and David. I wish I could come by, but not feeling very well at this time.

  18. Bonita Richey Shirley says:

    Jane, Mollie, Jon Jay, I’ m so sorry about Joe. I cant bring myself to come to the funeral home, I hope you understand. Im still having a hard time losing Joey. Love to you all.

  19. Sandra Thomas says:

    Jane and family, We were shocked to hear of Joe’s passing and are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We won’t be able to come to funeral due to health issues.
    Love to you all.
    Sandra and Guy Thomas

  20. Walter and Sybil Kidd says:

    We are so sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of Joe and so sad of his passing.He was so kind and always smiling. Prayers for all of the family.

  21. Bonnie Tolbert says:

    So sad to hear of Willoughby Joe’s passing. Enjoyed our visit at the Byrd reunion several years ago. Our prayers and thoughts to Jane and family.
    With all our love, Bonnie “Jo” Tolbert’s family and Aunt Bonnie

  22. Brenda Reece says:

    So sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Katherine Rogers and Brenda Reece

  23. Cindy Smith says:

    You are in my thoughts and prayers ????

  24. Cindy Smith says:

    You are in my thoughts and prayers