Howard Arnold Byrd Obituary
We bid farewell to Howard Arnold Byrd of Bakersville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 11, 2025 at the age of 78. Howard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Floyd Byrd and Delphia Casteel Byrd. He is survived by: his children, Terry Byrd (Tammy) and Melissa Ledford (David); his granddaughters, Brittany Phillips (Cody), Katrina Fox (Mike), Sabrina Jaynes (Jason "JJ") and Samantha Holmes (Mike); his great grandchildren, Colton, Brayden, Jason, Allison, Lily, Braden, Oliver, Malachi, Liam and Lexi; and his siblings, Lee Byrd (Bridgette), James Byrd (Rosie), Arthur Byrd, Willie Byrd, Janie Cooper (Boyd) and Janice Yarbrough (Kenneth).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Yancey Funeral Services to help the Byrd family with funeral expenses. Keep Howard's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
