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Joseph S. Byrd

Joseph S. Byrd, 43 of Sheffield Lake passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at his home following a long illness while in the company of his loving family.

Mr. Byrd was born in Lorain on October 11, 1966, the son of the late Joe D Byrd and Pamela (nee Stohrel) Greene, who survives.

He was a 1985 graduate of Brookside High School. He was a decorated Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force retiring in 2005, with 20 years service. He was a member of the VFW Post 8686.

He attended the Open Arms Church in Sheffield Village.

He worked as a utility worker with the City of Sheffield Lake for the last 4 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, bowling, working on his home and landscape and was an avid fisherman.

An enthusiastic sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Cleveland Teams and the Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years Carrie A. (nee Malloy) Byrd, mother Pamela Greene (Dale) of Randolph, sisters Patricia Shelton (Buddy) of Akron, Karen Rector of Akron, brother Kevin Byrd of Louisville, KY, half sister Alana Moore of Akron, half brother Kris Byrd of Lorain, maternal grandparents Charlie and Becky Stohrel of North Ridgeville, his mother-in-law Sara Malloy of Sheffield Lake, sisters-in-law Shelly (Ron) Vorisek of Maple Heights, Tracy (Alan) Smith of Sheffield Lake, Tina Jones of Avon, Colleen (Todd) Gillespie of Avon Lake, brother-in-law Michael Malloy of Sheffield Lake and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Joe D. Byrd in 2007, paternal grandparents Roy Oscar & Virgie Byrd.

Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow visitation with Rev. Dennis L. Sauer, pastor of the Open Arms Church, as celebrant.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, North Regional Office, 10501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106 or Sheffield Lake VFW, Post 8686, 577 Harris Road Sheffield Lake, OH 44054-1409.

CONDOLENCES

From: Family of Gloria Byrd

Relation: Extended Family

Joe will be deeply missed by all of us. He has been a part of our lives for many years. We take comfort in knowing that he is in a good place with his Father and Grandparents without the pain and suffering. May he rest peacefully in God's hands.

We love you Joe,

Gloria Byrd, Jim Hreha, Rick Hreha, Judy Hreha Williams, Ron Hreha, Gloria Hreha Coe along w/ our families.

From: Gary Mingee
Relation: Friend

Dear Carrie I'm sorry for you loss, Joe was a friendly man, he would always wave when he went by the house. Again I'm sorry, god bless you

From: Jack and Sheryl Byrd
Relation: Nephew

Carrie and family,

Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We thought the world of Joe and will deeply miss him. He was a wonderful person and nephew. Jack will miss him deeply and forever and has lost a dear nephew and friend.

From: Connie Ramsey Dlugosz
Relation: Friend

Dear Carrie, Malloy and Byrd Families,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe...I haven't seen him for years but he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed and the world is a sadder place without him in it....please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers....GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
With Love,
Connie Ramsey Dlugosz

From: Nicole Ricciardi-Sunagel
Relation: Cousin

Carrie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jo-Jo will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Miss Me- But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
and not with your head bowed low
remember the love that we once shared
Miss me- But Let Me Go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
and each must go alone
it's all a part of the Master's plan
a step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
go to the friends we know
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss Me- But Let Me Go

This is a poem that Aunt Pam gave me when she lost her cousin. My cousin Jo-Jo was a great man. I'm saddened by our loss, but I'm also glad he doesn't have to suffer anymore. I love you Jo-Jo and I know that you are at peace now cuz! May you watch over all the people you love. Until we meet again...

You will live forever in our hearts. We will miss your laugh and your smile. No more pain, you are with God now. I am sure your Dad, Sarge and Sissy were happy to see you.
Love, Shelly and Ron

Our prayers are with the family during this time of sorry. May god bless you all and keep his hand upon you all during this time of sorry.
God Bless you

Condolences to the Byrd family from Lt Col (retired) and Mrs. Joe Ballard of Bonaire, GA. I had the pleasure of serving as MSgt Joe Byrd's squadron commander at F.E. Warren AFB, WY from 2004-2006 and was glad to call him a friend. He was a true patriot and phenomenal family man--America lost yet another hero last Friday! Our prayers are with his family and friends in this time of grief.

I was so sad to hear of Joe's passing. I don't get to see family as much as I would like, but have great memories of all of us over at Grammy's house.
Condolences to Carrie and her family, Aunt Pam, Karen, Kevin, Kris, and Patty.

I was so sorry to read the passing of Joe. Carrie you are in our prayers. God Bless , Chris

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dawn Westerfeld