James Frank Byrd
James Frank Byrd, 87, widower of Shirley Ann Potts Byrd, of Pelzer, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born in Marietta, GA, James was a son of the late Charlie Frank and Mary Magdalene Cagle Byrd.
James is survived by his daughter, Gloria J. Luna of Pelzer; his son, James F. Byrd, Jr of Cookeville, TN; four grandchildren, Jonathan Luna and his wife, Katelyn, Meagan Granbois and her husband, Garrett; Melanie Stoutt and her husband, Trevor, and Morgan Byrd; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Rayford Byrd of Marietta, GA, and Jack Byrd of Dallas, GA; and a sister, Mary Gilmore of Acworth, GA.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Claud Luna and his brother, Charles Byrd.
A visitation will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Heritage Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the chapel at Heritage Funeral Home at 2:00 pm. Click here to watch the service
Burial will be on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Chattahoochee Baptist Church, 375 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 213 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
Sending prayers 🙏 for Gloria and the family
Sorry for your loss. I’m praying for the family.
My condolences to Gloria and all the family. My prayers for our Lord’s love and peace be with you all!
Very sorry such a sweetheart will be truly missed
So sorry Gloria and family. He was a good, kind man. God bless you all.
Our sincerest sympathy Gloria. We are keeping you and family in our prayers. Much love!
Gloria we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Richard and Linda Carpenter
So sorry Gloria. I knew James even before he married my sister Shirley. I have alot of fond memories of James. Love you. Take care of yourself, and I will see you Thursday.
Love, Aunt Polly
Gloria, Gail and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May the memory of good times in the past, along with the love of God and the love of family and friends help ease your sorrow as you face this time of grief. We will be praying for everyone.
Gloria , A special prayer for you and your family during this time of grief . We enjoyed knowing and talking your Dad . Nick & Ellen Howard
James and my husband were in the same Sunday School class for several years. He also sat near us during the preaching service every Sunday. He was a very kind, gentle man that we felt honored to know. I will keep all of his family in my prayers.
Dear Gloria,
Your Augusta Road United Methodist Church Family keeps you, Jonathan, and your Family, in our steadfast prayers with your Dad’s passing.
Grace and God;s Peace,
David Smith