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Joe William Byrd, 68, of 507 Wilson Cornwell Road departed this life to go
to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Hospice at Wendover in
Shelby. He is now rejoicing with his lord and savior along with family and
friends that he has deeply missed.
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edison Ford and Obelia
Bridges Byrd.
Joe was a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Community College. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served two tours in Vietnam. After
working many years as a commercial truck driver, he retired from Averitt
Express Trucking Company. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially going on
cruises with family and friends.
Joe was a member of Polkville Baptist Church and attended Big Springs
Baptist Church in Hollis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edison
Ford (Buddy) Byrd Jr. and a sister-in-law, Judy Cook Byrd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Greene Byrd; one
daughter, Erica Byrd Camp and husband Eugene Newman (Junior) Camp Jr., three
grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron, and Mallory Camp all of Kings Mountain; a
sister, Martha Byrd of Adelaide, Australia and Myrtle Beach, SC; two
brothers, Gene Byrd of Conway, SC and Donald Byrd and wife Kathryn of Myrtle
Beach, SC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Polkville Baptist
Church
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 PM on Saturday at Polkville Baptist Church
Officiating: Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Clyde Kerley
Burial: Church Cemetery
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Big Springs Baptist
Church, 534 Big Springs Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040 or Hospice of
Cleveland County, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.
A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston |
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