Obituaries:  T. J. Byrd, Sabine Parish       B-630
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., May 19, 1988
Submitted by: Ruth Estess
              restess42@cs.com


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The Sabine Index

  T. J. Byrd - May 19, 1988

  Memorial services for Mr. T. J. Byrd, 72, of Shreveport were
held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street
Chapel. Dr. N. O. ? officiated.

  Mr. Byrd, a resident of Shreveport for 50 years, died Tuesday,
May 17, 1988, at Nurse Care Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Many, La. Mr. Byrd, the retired owner of
Herndon-Davis Body Shop, served 43 months with the Army Infantry
in World War II and participated in five major battles in the
European theater, he was a member of Mangum United Methodist
Church.

  He is survived by his wife, Maxine Cooper Byrd, one daughter,
Mrs. Cheryl Byrd Wellborn and three sisters, Mrs. Florence Byrd
Reynolds, Mrs. May Byrd Horton and Mrs. Viola Byrd Boone of
Shreveport; a brother, Julian Byrd of Many; two grandchildren,
Jeffery Glenn Byrd and Bo Wellborn; and numerous nieces and
nephews.

  At his request Mr. Byrd's remains were given to LSU Medical
School in the hope that others might benefit.

  Finally requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions
be made the Emphysema Association or the charity of the donors
choice.