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Richard E. Byrd

Richard E. Byrd, 82, of Mt. Gilead, died peacefully Tuesday April 14, 2020 at his home. He was born March 20, 1938 in Bristol, West Virginia to the late Lanis W. and Mary E. (Culp) Byrd. He was also preceded in death by siblings: Jimmy, Donald, Bill, Lanis Jr., Janet, Irene, Kathleen and Pauline. He served our country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. Richard was retired from the Marion Correctional Institute as a Unit Manager. He enjoyed his involvement with Community Theatre, both in Marion and Mansfield. His favorite role was Norman Thayer in On Golden Pond. He was a member of the D A V and had received the “Man of the Decade Award” for Community Service from the MCI branch of the Red Cross. While in Mt. Gilead, he served on the Library Board in different positions. Richard was an OSU Buckeye fan, supporting his alma mater where he received his bachelor’s degree. He also enjoyed bird watching and reading. But the true center in his life was his family, he dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his children: Robyn (Mike) Carey of Everett, WA, Thomas (Carena) Byrd of Richmond Hill, GA, David (Cindy) Byrd of Bothell, WA and Mark Byrd of Akron. Grandchildren: Jessica, Ayla, Zachary (Molly), Dalston, Anthony (Thaies) and Sommer Great grandchildren: Audrey and Raya Siblings: Jack (Karen) Byrd of Johnstown and Pat (Joe) Wolfe of Caledonia Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Prospect Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Red Cross 1849 Summerset Dr, Marion, OH 43302 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: David Gast, Marion, Ohio   dtg455@frontier.com Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 10:56 AM Whenever I met Dick he always smiled and said hello. I was kid when I watched him and Bob Rogers along with a team I thought was be best Prospect ever had to offer play ball at the Prospect Park.  Good memories. I'm sure the whole family will miss him very much. View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Davina Galion Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 6:20 PM A great man to work work, sorry to hear of his passing. Davina -MCI , years ago #2 from: Chris Byrd   Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 8:00 PM My dear loving family.  My heart breaks for us all.  We have lost a very prominent man whom had much class and was a very loving man.  I will forever love you Uncle Richard.  Fly high Uncle Richard.  I love you #3 from: Carroll Dix Bosse Worthington, OH Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 11:07 PM Sympathy and prayers being sent to Dicks family.  He used to tease a good friend and myself at her house when we were in school.  May he RIP🙏🙏 #4 from: Alma (Shepherd) Parker MORRAL Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 1:50 PM Patty... I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.  He was good person and will be sorely missed.  God bless you and your family in this difficult time.  Alma #5 from: Alma (Shepherd) Parker MORRAL Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 1:50 PM Patty... I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.  He was good person and will be sorely missed.  God bless you and your family in this difficult time.  Alma #6 from: Alma (Shepherd) Parker MORRAL Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 1:52 PM Patty... I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.  He was a good person and will be sorely missed.  God bless you and your family in this difficult time.  Alma #7 from: Diane Broadus Port Clinton Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 2:04 PM Im am so sorry to hear uncle Richard passed my prayers are with you all #8 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM Dick was a friend for many years. I knew him as a child and watched him graduate, enter the Air Force , marry and have his family. Dick spent many days at my home and we corresponded all through his years in the Air Force. He and his family were visitors to our home when all the kids were young. I saw him over the years and always was able to catch up on his children whom he loved so much. I know you will miss him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you remember and cherish the love he had for you. Pauline Oehler #9 from: Carl Jacobs Mt Gilead Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 5:05 PM Worked with Dick many years at Metropolitan Life. My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family. #10 from: Keith Sobers Prospect, OH Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 5:14 PM So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a great friend of my late brother Brad. All the best to his family and friends, Keith Sobers Prosepct, OH #11 from: Ellen Kennell   Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 8:16 PM To my loving and amazing children and grandchildren. I am truly sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.

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