It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James L. Byrd in Belleville, Illinois, born in Florence, Mississippi, who passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James L. Byrd to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Henrietta Byrd; and his father James O. (Ellen). He is survived by : his children, James O. Byrd of Cahokia Heights, IL, Francis J. Byrd (Jodi) of Lawson, MO, Mary F. Byrd of Cahokia Heights, IL and Michael A. Byrd of Cahokia Heights, IL.; his grandchildren, Jessie Byrd, Francis J Byrd, Jr. (Emily), Ashley Tayon, Alexis Byrd and Mikaela Byrd; and his great grandchildren, Jackson, Devlynn, Izayah, Bentley, Ryker of Aliyah, JJ, River and Dylan.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Building Fund Friends may visit from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on February 2, 2024, at Braun Family Funeral Home, 265 Quarry Road, Columbia, Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Braun Colonial Funeral Home