James Rogers Byrd Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Rogers Byrd Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, whose life came to an end on December 2, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rogers Byrd Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James "Jim" Rogers and Elizabeth Marie Byrd (Davis); his parents-in-law, Van and Marie Jones; and his brothers-in-law, Ronald and Robert "Bobby" Jones.

He is survived by: his wife Ora Byrd (Jones) of Cincinnati, OH; his children, Tempra Nicole Byrd of Cincinnati, OH, Torri Allen Byrd of Cincinnati, OH, Tyron Altongo Byrd of Cincinnati, OH, Tina Mason (Christopher) of Walton, KY, Christopher Perkins (Krilaunda) of Cincinnati, OH, Anton Groomes of Fishers, IN and Aaron Groomes (Jasmine) of Cincinnati, OH; his grandchildren, Tevion Royal Todd, Tapreia Royal Todd, Takarie Byrd, Tylan Byrd, Zimone Mason, Zhock Mason, Zhaeda Mason, Zimya Mason, Zion Mason, Krilaunda Perkins, Nailah Perkins, Naomi Perkins, Israel Perkins (Sondra), Aaron Groomes Jr., Amari Groomes and Javari Groomes; his great grandchildren, Capri, Christopher, Keanu, Kylo, Asin, Layla and Adina; his brother Daryl Byrd (Jessica) of Gainesville, FL; his nieces and nephews, Brandon Brokop, Danea Byrd and Jordan Byrd; and his siblings-in-law, Margaret Travis, Vanetta Margison, Dee Roetting, Mary Hoskins and Martin Jones (Paula). He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Liberty Missionary Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.