J. D. Byrd
J. D. Byrd
Mar 21, 1946 - Jul 28, 2021

J. D. Byrd was born March 21, 1946 at his childhood home on Eucutta Road in Heidelberg, MS. He departed for his heavenly home on July 28, 2021 at South Central Regional Medical Center.

He enjoyed reminiscing his past, hunting with his brothers, hauling pulpwood, and childhood memories. He always loved farming and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Pugh Byrd; his parents, Millard and Annie Lou Shedd Byrd; his brothers, Curt Byrd, Paulie Byrd, Vester Byrd, Hal Byrd, and Charles Byrd; and one step great grandchild, Kenneth Felts.

He is survived by his children, Jay Byrd (Kayla) of Heidelberg, Mary Kitchens (Ray) of Laurel, Lillie Kittle of Wiggins, and Mollie Lovett (Shaun) of Laurel; two step sons, Lee Pugh of Quitman and Billy Pugh (Brenda) of Quitman; two sisters, Betty Collins and Anice Harper (Larry); grandchildren, Will Byrd, Elizabeth Eason (Chase), Bryce Kitchens, Heather Kitchens, Jonathan Barnett, April Walters, Shauna Lovett, Ashleigh Lovett, Wesley Lovett, and Maeley Lovett; step grandchildren, Shane Pugh, Jessica Tidwell (Joey), Rebecca Pugh, and Ben Pugh; great grandchild, Rosie Eason; step great grandchildren, Ashlynn Felts, Jasper Felts, and Serenity Griffith; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send a special thanks to his hospice team with St. Joseph Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30th from 5 until 8 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 31st at 10 a.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Bethel Baptist Church. Bro. Wayne Johnson and Bro. Jeff McCardle will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Chase Eason, Jonathan Barnett, Melvin Walters, Shaun Lovett, Ray Kitchens, Bryce Kitchens, Will Byrd, Ben Pugh, Jay Byrd, and Billy Pugh.