Donald Edmond Byrd Sr.

Donald Edmond Byrd Sr., 78, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1938 in Stockton, California, the son of Carl Jackson Byrd and Mary Alfreda Black Byrd Wills. Donald served in the US Navy. During his service, he was a member of the Canoe Club and instructed diving courses. After his enlistment, he continued instructing diving classes in California, which led him to travel all over the globe, including Brazil. Later in life, after moving to Louisiana, he worked on the railroad. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, Donald Eugene Byrd of Washington, Donald Edmond Byrd Jr. of Morgan City; daughter, Dawn Byrd Girior and husband Andri of Berwick; step son, Ronnie Hart; brother, Richard Byrd of Redwood City, California; sister, Phyllis Byrd Chamblin of Stockton, California; grandchildren, Lesley Byrd, Westly Girior, Kayley Girior, Kelci Byrd, Darleene Byrd; and great grandchildren, Nyal MCCullaugh and Ryeen Satchel. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Carl J. Byrd Sr. and Mary A. Black Byrd Wills; brother, Jesse Byrd; sister, Juanita " Joanne" Byrd Hardin; and granddaughter, Donna Byrd. Private family services will be held at a later date.