Bernard L Byrd Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernard L Byrd (Wilmington, Delaware), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernard left this world on January 19, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bernard L Byrd or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ada Culver and Spencer Byrd; his brothers, Jimie Byrd Jr., Robert Byrd, Gus Byrd and Sol Byrd; and his brother-in-law Jessie Benson.
He is survived by: his fiancée Virginia M. Clark of Wilmington, DE; his sisters, Annrell Byrd Benson of St. Louis, MO, Christella Byrd Benson (Waymon) of St. Louis, MO, Beverly Gail Byrd of St. Louis, MO and Addie P. Byrd of Atlanta, GA; his stepchildren, Laurie Thompson (Cory) of Newark, DE, Sheddell Johnson of New Castle, DE, Eric Clark (Andria) of Grasonville, MD and Erin Clark (Tyrea) of Wilmington, DE; his stepgrandchildren, Tyric Hawkins of Grasonville, MD, Eria Clark of Grasonville, MD, J'den Clark of Grasonville, MD, Erienn Clark "Baby G" of Wilmington, DE, Tamma Johnson "Baby T" of New Castle, DE, Darnell Collins, Nikeem Miller, Kyle Skinner, Jahmier Skinner and Alon Skinner; his great grandchild Alon Skinner Jr. of Newark, DE; and his close friends, Billy Harris of Wilmington, DE and Scott Taylor of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
