Ananias Byrd Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ananias Byrd (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born in Forkland, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 94, on January 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ananias Byrd or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucy Todd and Jeremiah Byrd; his wife Halloween Byrd; his son Curtis L. Byrd; his son-in-law Terry L. Williams; his brother Jerry Byrd; and his aunts and uncles, Joe Shade Sr., Andrew Shade Sr., Leona Byrd, Willie D. O'Neal, Eliza S. Cotton and Roberta Evans.

He is survived by: his daughters, Irene Brooks (Raymond) of New Orleans, LA, Norma of Fort Wayne, IN and Glinda Byrd of Fort Wayne, IN; his granddaughters, Reia D. Brooks of New Orleans, LA and Amnesty A. Byrd of Fort Wayne, IN; his great grandchild Haden A. Grand of Fort Wayne, IN; his brother-in-law Melvin Kemp of Chicago, IL; his nieces and nephews, Donald T. Byrd, Rodney Kemp (Sheri), Keith Kemp (Deanna), Dennis Alexander, Debora E. Jackson, Brenda L. Byrd-Noel, Betina M. Byrd, Patricia A. McToy, Mildred Alexander and Brenda Kemp Fouch (Gus); his uncle Rev. Sam Shade Jr. (Arthella); and his aunt Georgia Mack. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.