1930
Claude
2009
Claude Byrd, JR
March 22, 1930 — March 20, 2009
Claude Tillman Byrd, JR, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009. He was born on March 22, 1930, in Chamblee, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude T. Byrd SR, and mother, Gaynell Ruth White. Mr. Byrd retired from the United States Air Force as Master Sergeant with 20 years of service and was a member of Light House Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include, his wife of 62 years, Lydia Jane Byrd of Dallas, sons and daughters-in-law, Michael & Jenney Byrd of Villa Rica, and Kenneth & Angel Byrd of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia & Donald Pruitt of Centre, AL, and Glendia & Darrel Sheffield of Dallas; sister, Betty Wheeler of Hiram; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3 p.m., from Light House Missionary Baptist Church, with Brother Charley Williams and Reverend Jay Brice officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Melrose Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Survivors include, his wife of 62 years, Lydia Jane Byrd of Dallas, sons and daughters-in-law, Michael & Jenney Byrd of Villa Rica, and Kenneth & Angel Byrd of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia & Donald Pruitt of Centre, AL, and Glendia & Darrel Sheffield of Dallas; sister, Betty Wheeler of Hiram; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3 p.m., from Light House Missionary Baptist Church, with Brother Charley Williams and Reverend Jay Brice officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Melrose Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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