Jerry Franklin Byrd Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Jerry Franklin Byrd of Cartersville, Georgia is shared. Jerry, born on August 12, 1941 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on July 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Jerry will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Jerry by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Jerry is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Jerry’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Garrett Byrd and Mary Elizabeth Murray Byrd; and his brothers, Richard, Robert, Thomas, Kenneth and Ted Byrd.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Twiggs Byrd; his daughter Tara Dawn Byrd Hembree (Brandon); his niece Brenna Willis; his brother Patrick Byrd (Cathy); and his sister-in-law Joyce Byrd.
