Robert "Bobby" Byrd
Robert "Bobby" Byrd passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from complications of Frontotemporal Dementia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and LaVada Byrd.
He is survived by his daughter Marie Howard, two grandsons, Alex Spears, Wilkie Howard and one great grandson Hayes Howard. He also leaves behind his brother William (Bill) Byrd and two sisters, Dorothy Berry and Sherri Yokom, three nephews and one niece.
Bobby retired from The State of Tennessee Department of Corrections after over 30 years. He was very proud to have served active duty with the U.S. Navy on the USS Kepler in the 60s and after active duty continuing to serve in the Naval Reserves until full retirement after 20 years. Of all the things Bobby accomplished in his 76 years it’s safe to say he was most proud of his two grandsons and his great grandson.
Bobby always liked to say "cut to the chase" and would want this to be short and to the point but would also want to express how much he loved and appreciated his family and friends. He made us laugh and he made us cry and we appreciated and loved him as well. We will all feel this void you have left us with but we also know that you have found the peace that you deserved to have. His family would also like to say a special thank you to the staff at The Lantern who cared for him with genuine love.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Jim Hammond officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.
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