James Emerson Byrd Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 1, 2024, at the age of 101, James Emerson Byrd of Harrisburg, Illinois, born in Galatia, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, James LaCurgas and Nellie Byrd (LeTempt); his wife Mariella Byrd; his son Richard Fielding Byrd; and his siblings, Charles Byrd and Laura Slack Ray.
He is survived by : his daughter-in-law Linda Gossett of Harrisburg; his grandchildren, Jamie Byrd (Lynn) of Eldorado and Ashley Green (Jeff) of Evansville, Indiana; his great grandchildren, Ben Byrd, Bryant Byrd of Eldorado, Jackson Green of Evansville, Indiana, Hope Green of Evansville, Indiana and Faith Green of Evansville, Indiana; and his nieces, Susan Kefier (Don) and Nancy Hefter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg.
