Louis "Gene" Byrd, Sr.
Born: Mon., Dec. 25, 1922
Died: Tue., Jul. 27, 2010
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Louis "Gene" Byrd Sr., 87, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis South, Greenwood.
Born Dec. 25, 1922, in Shelbyville, IN, he was the son of Elmer and Carrie (Mitchell) Byrd.
Survivors include his sons, Louis (wife, Bernice) Byrd Jr. of Columbus and Mark (wife, Regina) Byrd of Greenville, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carol Edmonds; sisters, Cora Lyvers and Ruth Phillips; and brothers, Herbert Byrd and Richard Byrd.
Mr. Byrd had been employed at Walmart for the past 24 years and was previously employed at Cummins Inc. for 10 years.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church, where he served as deacon since June 29, 1956.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, 34 W. Hendricks St.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Pastor Tony Lambert officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, with military rites conducted.
Services have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle Network, in care of the funeral home.
An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.
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Randy & Teresa Tungate
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Posted Thu July 29, 2010
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Our deepest sympathy at this time of your loss.
Remember the good and live to honor the memories.
May God bless and keep you.
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Ruthi Miller
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Posted Thu July 29, 2010
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My heart goes out to you all as you say goodbye. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Gene had a beautiful soul, always full of song and smiles. With a twinkle in his eye, he seemed to always have a bounce in his step whenever I saw him and never had anything bad to say. Every time he came in the bank and talked to me, he always asked about my strawberry pies. I even made one special for him because of his sugar.
Rest in peace Gene, you will be missed but will never be forgotten.
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Robin Lau
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Posted Fri July 30, 2010
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Katina, I'am so sorry for your loss, I know how close you and your papaw are. You are in my prayers. If you need anything, my number is still the same.
Lots of Love, Robin
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Teresa Denton Evans
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Posted Fri July 30, 2010
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Mr. Byrd was a man of GOD, who walked and spoke softly. He had an undeniable smile that always revealed the gentleness of his soul.
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort and encouragement in knowing that others care deeply.
With Love,
Teresa
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shannon
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Posted Fri July 30, 2010
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John L.Wells,Jr.
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Posted Mon August 02, 2010
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I only knew Mr.Byrd for a short time of 2 yrs,but those years where good years! I remember alot of days watching tv with him, he loved shootem up movies,(gunsmoke, the rifleman, & bonanza). He was a hard worker never complained about any thing. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back if it would help you. He leaves the world a lil darker & colder now that he is gone,but HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE NOW THAT GOD HAS CALLED Mr. Byrd HOME!!! My condolences goes out to you Byrd family.
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SHARON
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Posted Fri September 10, 2010
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GENE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. HE WAS SO LOVED, I ALSO WORKED AT WALMART WHEN HE WORKED AT WAL-MART. WAS ALWAYS WASHING THE WINDOWS WHEN I WOULD COME IN WORK. YOU WILL BE SO MISSED GREATFULLY.
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Sherri (Conrad) Gooding
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Posted Mon September 20, 2010
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I will always have very fond memories of "Gene" I worked with Gene almost 10 years at Walmart. I do not get the Shelbyville News anymore; and I don't check the paper on-line like I should. I did not know of his passing until now.
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