Robert
W. Byrd
, 53, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September
18, 2013 at his residence.
He was born
December 21, 1959 in Nacogdoches to Houston Simpson Byrd and Frances Bridwell
Byrd.
Mr. Byrd was a member of Pine
Ridge Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in
Center.
Funeral service will be held at
2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Joaquin
with Bro. Mark Wolfe officiating.
Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be Dane Childress, Brandon
Childress, Cody Childress, Preston Byrd, Brandon Byrd, Dustin Byrd and Chester
Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be
Scotty Cummings, Lance Cummings, Lynn Stephens, Bobo Cummings, Holden Cummings
and Bill Gattis.
He is survived by
Wife: Tina Byrd of Joaquin
Mother: Frances Byrd of Joaquin
Daughter: McKenzie Chapman and husband,
Bryant of Joaquin
Sons:
Dane Childress and Monica Forville of
Joaquin
Brandon Childress and wife, April of Joaquin
Cody Childress of Joaquin
Preston Byrd of Carthage
Grandchildren:
Charles, Hunter, Emerald, Lane, Levi, Chloe,
Hayven, Paisley, Carleigh
Brothers:
William Byrd and wife, Peggy of California
Glenn Byrd of Joaquin
Steve Byrd and wife, GeGe of Joaquin
Michael Joe Byrd and wife, Teri of Joaquin
Sisters:
Mary Russell of Nacogdoches
Patricia Byrd of Joaquin
Mother-in-law: Rosie Myers of Joaquin
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins
Preceded in death by
Infant Son: Robert Houston Byrd
Dad: Houston Simpson Byrd
Brother: James Byrd