Jimmy Lee Byrd age 55 of Martinsville died Friday July 8, 2011 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born January 1, 1956 in Martinsville to the late Benny and Edith Cornelia Wilkes Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by three brothers, Arthur Byrd. Otis Byrd, and Larry "Pete" Byrd.
He was employed by Love Construction Company for many years.
He is survived by two sons, Otis Benny "Bo" Byrd of Floyd, and Robert "Robbie" Byrd of Martinsville, four brothers, Clayton, Sayford, and Johnny Byrd, all of Martinsville, and Junny Byrd of Carlsbad, CA, four sisters, Aleane Anderson of Wirtz, Nadine Matherly, Erma Adkins, and Sandra Kay Gillespie all of Martinsville, and five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be Sunday July 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastor Susan Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Sunday in the Roselawn Chapel.
Arrangements are by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.