Donald Carl Byrd

Donald Carl Byrd, 83, of Verbena died Tuesday, Nov. 28 at his residence.

He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1934 in Crenshaw County, son of the late Carl Byrd and the late Edna Jeffcoat Byrd.

He was a salesman.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Byrd of Verbena; sons, Tim (Cris) Byrd of Alabaster, Terry (Jennifer) Byrd of Verbena, Tony (Lisa) Byrd of Jemison, and Alan Byrd of Talladega; daughters, Tera (Matt) Easterling of Clanton and Cyndi Byrd of Montgomery; 14 Grandchildren; 12 Great-Grandchildren; brother, Douglas Byrd; and sisters, Betty Stephens and Joan (James) Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Edna Byrd; daughter, Teresa Byrd; and sister, Bonnie Horn.

Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 at Chestnut Creek Baptist Church.

Services will be held Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. at Chestnut Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Chestnut Creek Baptist Cemetery, Verbena.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

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