Billy Byrd Sr., age 80, a native of Baldwin County and a resident of Loxley, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.
He was a long time truck farmer in Loxley and enjoyed being an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Byrd served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by wife of 56 years, Betty Byrd of Loxley; one son, Billy Byrd Jr., of Loxley; two daughters, Debbie (David) Powell of Loxley, and Karen (David) Everett of Robertsdale; one sister, Mary Devine and one brother, Ike Byrd Jr., both of Loxley; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Mack Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Rosinton Road Baptist Cemetery, Loxley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673. To post online condolences, visit www.mackfuneral.com.
