Joe William Byrd, 68, of 507 Wilson Cornwell Road departed this life to go to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Hospice at Wendover in Shelby. He is now rejoicing with his lord and savior along with family and friends that he has deeply missed.
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edison Ford and Obelia Bridges Byrd.
Joe was a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served two tours in Vietnam. After working many years as a commercial truck driver, he retired from Averitt Express Trucking Company. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises with family and friends.
Joe was a member of Polkville Baptist Church and attended Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edison Ford (Buddy) Byrd Jr. and a sister-in-law, Judy Cook Byrd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Greene Byrd; one daughter, Erica Byrd Camp and husband Eugene Newman (Junior) Camp Jr., three grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron, and Mallory Camp all of Kings Mountain; a sister, Martha Byrd of Adelaide, Australia and Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Gene Byrd of Conway, SC and Donald Byrd and wife Kathryn of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Polkville Baptist Church
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 PM on Saturday at Polkville Baptist Church
Officiating: Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Clyde Kurley
Burial: Church Cemetery
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edison Ford and Obelia Bridges Byrd.
Joe was a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served two tours in Vietnam. After working many years as a commercial truck driver, he retired from Averitt Express Trucking Company. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises with family and friends.
Joe was a member of Polkville Baptist Church and attended Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edison Ford (Buddy) Byrd Jr. and a sister-in-law, Judy Cook Byrd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Greene Byrd; one daughter, Erica Byrd Camp and husband Eugene Newman (Junior) Camp Jr., three grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron, and Mallory Camp all of Kings Mountain; a sister, Martha Byrd of Adelaide, Australia and Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Gene Byrd of Conway, SC and Donald Byrd and wife Kathryn of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Polkville Baptist Church
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 PM on Saturday at Polkville Baptist Church
Officiating: Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Clyde Kurley
Burial: Church Cemetery
Joe William Byrd, 68, of 507 Wilson Cornwell Road departed this life to go to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Hospice at Wendover in Shelby. He is now rejoicing with his lord and savior along with family and friends that he has deeply missed.
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edison Ford and Obelia Bridges Byrd.
Joe was a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served two tours in Vietnam. After working many years as a commercial truck driver, he retired from Averitt Express Trucking Company. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises with family and friends.
Joe was a member of Polkville Baptist Church and attended Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edison Ford (Buddy) Byrd Jr. and a sister-in-law, Judy Cook Byrd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Greene Byrd; one daughter, Erica Byrd Camp and husband Eugene Newman (Junior) Camp Jr., three grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron, and Mallory Camp all of Kings Mountain; a sister, Martha Byrd of Adelaide, Australia and Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Gene Byrd of Conway, SC and Donald Byrd and wife Kathryn of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Polkville Baptist Church
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 PM on Saturday at Polkville Baptist Church
Officiating: Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Clyde Kurley
Burial: Church Cemetery
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edison Ford and Obelia Bridges Byrd.
Joe was a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served two tours in Vietnam. After working many years as a commercial truck driver, he retired from Averitt Express Trucking Company. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises with family and friends.
Joe was a member of Polkville Baptist Church and attended Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edison Ford (Buddy) Byrd Jr. and a sister-in-law, Judy Cook Byrd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Greene Byrd; one daughter, Erica Byrd Camp and husband Eugene Newman (Junior) Camp Jr., three grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron, and Mallory Camp all of Kings Mountain; a sister, Martha Byrd of Adelaide, Australia and Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Gene Byrd of Conway, SC and Donald Byrd and wife Kathryn of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Polkville Baptist Church
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 PM on Saturday at Polkville Baptist Church
Officiating: Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Clyde Kurley
Burial: Church Cemetery
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