Byrd, Richmond Lewis

Worked For Southern Cellulose

  • Monday, February 22, 2021
Richmond Byrd
Richmond Byrd

Richmond Lewis Byrd, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in a local hospital.

He was formerly employed by Southern Cellulose.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Terrell, Sr. and Adeline Chaney Terrell; parents, Will Edward Byrd, Sr. and Evelyn B. Jackson; nephews, Ollie “Tre” Peters, III and Baby Fortson; sister, Blondiva Madden. 

Survivors include his stepfather, Nathaniel Jackson, Sr.; wife of 43 years, Delores Baker Byrd; stepdaughter, Donya Baker; step-grandchild, Bromon Jenkins; brothers, Will Byrd, Jr. and Curtis (Jackie Wood) Byrd; sisters, Kassandra (Larry) Acklin, Katherine (Richard) Smith, Anita (Jeffery) Rutledge, Alicea (Arthur) Watley, Nadine (Dennis) Fortson, Sharon Guinn, all of Chattanooga, and Cecilia (Ollie) Peters of Stuttgart, AR; mother-in-law, Mable Baker; best friend who he considered a brother, Willie Norman; other friends, Williams Robinson, Jimmy Bush, Nathaniel Watkins, and Lonnie Savage; a host of other relatives and friends.  

Richmond will lie in state on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. A family service will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Dennis Fourster as the eulogist.

Obituaries
Eunice Jones
Eunice Jones
  • 3/27/2024

On March 18, 2024, Jesus gently whispered to Mrs. Eunice Jones, “Come to me—come home.” She answered his call and moved to her heavenly home to be reunited with loved ones: parents, Lee and Ruby ... more

Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
  • 3/27/2024

Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price. In addition ... more

James “Jim” William Burk
James “Jim” William Burk
  • 3/26/2024

James “Jim” William Burk, 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1947, in Dalton, a son of ... more