Joshua Byrd Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joshua Byrd of Saltillo, Mississippi on November 2, 2026. Joshua, born on December 19, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandfather Clayton Littlejohn of Saltillo, Mississippi; and his great-grandparents, Travis Littlejohn of Saltillo, Mississippi, Wilma, Edwin Byrd of Corinth, Mississippi, Jean Ruiz of Rienzi, Mississippi, Joyce and Joe Crawford of Ripley, Mississippi..
He is survived by: his parents, Rebekah Littlejohn Byrd and Justin Byrd of Saltillo, Mississippi; his siblings, Isabella Byrd (C. J. Crowe) of Guntown, Shiloh Byrd, Hannah Byrd and Judah Byrd; his nephew Walker Crowe; his grandparents, Teresa Littlejohn Jones (Maurice) of Saltillo, Brenda Byrd of Rienzi, Mississippi and Mike Byrd (Judy) of Corinth, Mississippi; his great-grandparent Lynda Littlejohn of Saltillo, Mississippi; and his aunts and uncles, Stephanie Robinson (Chris) of Saltillo, Emily Floyd (Scott) of Saltillo, MS, Phoebe Newcomb of Oregon, Jake Littlejohn (Haylee) of Saltillo, Chris Byrd (Sara Beth) of Ripley, Brent Newcomb (Cheyanne) of Biloxi and Eric Jones of Saltillo, MS. He is also survived by great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and other loving family members.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (113 Mobile St, Saltillo, MS 38866). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joshua's memory to The Forrest Spence Foundation at https://forrestspencefund.org or Sanctuary Hospice House at https://sanctuaryhospicehouse.harnessgiving.org.
