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In memory of
Henry "Blue Byrd" Franklin Byrd
December 8, 1965 - February 9, 2025
Dec 8, 1965 - Feb 9, 2025
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Henry worked as an ironworker in his earlier years. He was the youngest of sixteen siblings and was preceded in death by eleven of them, as well as his parents, Virginia Thaxton Byrd and James Byrd. He is survived by his sisters, Angie Odell, Pearl McWatters, and Correnia Chapin, as well as his brother, Jimmy Byrd.
Though Charleston was his home, Henry also spent many years in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had a deep love …
Personal note from Sambo his niece
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What were Blue Byrd's favorite tv shows?
Andy Griffith, The Munsters, The Beverly Hillbillies, MASH, Two and a half Men
Andy Griffith, The Munsters, The Beverly Hillbillies, MASH, Two and a half Men
Andy Griffith, The Munsters, The Beverly Hillbillies, MASH, Two and a half Men
What were Blue Byrd's favorite sports teams?
Frisbee, golf, baseball and he was also a gymnast in his younger years
Frisbee, golf, baseball and he was also a gymnast in his younger years
Frisbee, golf, baseball and he was also a gymnast in his younger years
What were Blue Byrd's favorite movies?
He loved comedy. He liked war movies too. Son in Law, Full Metal Jacket, Forrest G…
He loved comedy. He liked war movies too. Son in Law, Full Metal Jacket, Forrest Gump
He loved comedy. He liked war movies too. Son in Law, Full Metal Jacket, Forrest Gump
What were Blue Byrd's favorite ways to spend free time?
Drinking, fishing, watching tv, playing video games, playing frisbee, golf or badmin…
Drinking, fishing, watching tv, playing video games, playing frisbee, golf or badminton
Drinking, fishing, watching tv, playing video games, playing frisbee, golf or badminton
Timeline
Born
December 8th, 1965
Passed away
February 9th, 2025
Charleston, WV
Survived by
Samantha Sword
Niece
Amber Smith
Niece
Angie Odell
Sister
Correnia Chapman
Sister
Pearl McWatters
Sister
Jimmy Byrd
Brother
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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
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