Johnny Lee Byrd was born June 14, 1938 in Nicut community, Oklahoma, the son of Joseph Byrd and Annie Langley Byrd. Mr. Byrd was retired from City of Ft. Smith Sanitation Department and of the baptist faith. He passed this life on May 2, 2010 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 71 years, 10 months and 18 days.
Survivors are:
2 daughters: Carolyn Byrd of Roland, OK Jessica Byrd of Woodward, OK
2 sons: Gary Byrd of Muldrow, OK Ronald Byrd of Stilwell, OK
1 step son: Leonard Thompson of Roland, OK
9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
3 sisters: Connie Martinez of Cordell, OK Linda Cordova of Stillwell, OK and Nadine Shell of Stilwell, OK
3 brothers; Amos Byrd of Hammond, OK Billy Byrd of Harlem, MT and Leon Byrd of Cordell, OK
Several other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter: Taia Stafford and a sister: Bonnie Martinez |