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Welza "Junior" Byrd Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1931 - 2021 Welza "Junior" Byrd, 89, of Ona, W.Va., husband of Betty Miller Byrd, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born September 12, 1931 a son of the late Welza and Lesta Wentz Byrd. He was raised from the age of five by Lula Jefferson and her two sons, Sam and Fred Jefferson. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Hutchinson and Ruby Reynolds; half sister, Martha Byrd; one half brother, Bill Byrd; one sister-in-law, Vada Diehl and two brother-in-laws, Gene Diehl and Billie Gillispie. Junior retired from Imperial Bedding and after retirement he worked at McDonald’s for three years. He loved all the kids and they loved him too. He was a member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his loving wife of 59 years, he is survived by one half sister, Estella Byrd of Huntington; brother-in-law, James Miller (Charlotte); two sister-in-laws, Nellie Gillispie and Patty Miller; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Ralph Stevens, his staff and Stacie Coger for taking care of Junior and also to everyone who has helped with his care. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor Greg Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery, Ona. Friends may visit from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

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There are currently 6 condolences.

John and Joanne McCallister Friday March 12, 2021 at 11:55 AM

So sorry for the delay of comments. Junior was a good, kind, and gentle man that will be missed. Our best wishes to all. After some tough times recently. We are sure his is in a better place now. Nothing but the best.

David Paolicelli Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 12:36 PM

Betty, We are so sorry to hear of Junior's passing. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Dave Paolicelli and the One Source Paolicelli team.

Joyce A Jordan Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 8:56 AM

Betty,so sorry to hear of the passing of Junior. I am not able to attend the service but my prayers are with you. He truly was a part of my Aunt Lula & her family. She loved him so!

Nina L. Nowlin Monday March 8, 2021 at 12:54 PM

My heartfelt condolences to Betty and Family during this ?? sad time. Sending Love and Prayers your way.

Jane Gilkerson Monday March 8, 2021 at 12:18 PM

I will be praying for you until this time of sadness is over. May God give you the strength to overcome this loss.

Jim MIller Monday March 8, 2021 at 10:12 AM

Mr. Junior Byrd was always nice to me growing up. I had the opportunity to spend some summer time with Junior and Betty as an adolescent and I remember Junior as a very caring and fun-loving uncle. Even as a young man, you could tell Junior had a caring heart by how he loved his pets, his church, and of course his wife Aunt Betty. My condolences to my dear Aunt Betty and all those close to Junior.

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