William Eugene Byrd Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Eugene Byrd of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 81, on May 9, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frances Moore Byrd and Hugh DeWitt Byrd; and his sister Patricia Mitchell. He is survived by: his wife Rachel; his close friend Tessie Hofmann; his caregivers, Charmain Harris, Paula Turner, Angela Roberts, Mary Hunt and Lucy Anstead; his daughters, Sarah Byrd and Rebecca Byrd; his son-in-law Adam Woodruff; his granddaughters, Sophia Arnette Byrd and Juniper Byrd Woodruff; his sisters, Ginger Bondesen and Mary Brice; his cousin Melinda Kimble; and his brother-in-law Fred Bondesen. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Rosemary United Methodist Church (900 Jackson St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Rosemary United Methodist Church.
