Obituary of James E. Byrd

Norman James E. Byrd, 81, of Norman, IN, died at 5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at his residence. Born September 7, 1932 in Hazard, KY, he was the son of Oscar Washington Byrd and Pearl Byrd. He had worked in area stone mills. Survivors include two sons, Buddy Connerlly of Houston, TX and Donald P. Byrd and wife, Martha of Bedford; three daughters, Suzie Martinez and husband, David of Frostproof, FL, Anna Henderson and husband, Raymond of Orleans, Judy Reef and husband, Doug of Norman; a step-daughter, Glenda Wellman-Nicholson; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; a sister Thelma Chastain and a brother, Donald H. Byrd both of Texas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 pm on Monday, October 7th at the Judah Church of Christ Cemetery with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm on Monday, October 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.