Bruce Dean Byrd, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, February 5, 2024 at McConnell Road Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Byrd was born August 18, 1937 in McGee's Crossroads to the late Willie Kiah "Buddy" Byrd and Euba McGee Byrd.  He was a member of McConnell Road Baptist Church for over 50 years.  Mr. Byrd served in the US Army Reserves and retired after 32 years as a Lieutenant Enforcement Officer with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and serving his church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Judith "Judy" Ann Freeman Byrd.

Mr. Byrd is survived by his son, Dean Byrd (Michelle); daughter, L. Ann Byrd; grandson, Landon Dean Byrd; sisters, Wanda Jane Byrd Duncan (Fred),  and Joy Lane Byrd Barefoot (Larry); brothers, Medwick Byrd (Loretta), Ret. Col. Reece Byrd, and Ret. Col. Harold "Cronin" Byrd (Judy); and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm, Sunday, February 4, 2024 at McConnell Road Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at McConnell Road Baptist Church, 3911 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.