Donald Dean Byrd

     Donald Dean Byrd, 76, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence.

     Donald was born in McDowell County, NC, on February 9, 1950, to the late Rosie Mae Bradford and Tillman Gail Byrd. He was married to his wife of 50 years, Cheri Lynn Roland Byrd. Donald loved to fish and enjoyed meeting with friends at the trade lot. He was a dedicated UNC Tarheels fan. Most of all, Donald loved his family, dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies and his puppies, Dolly & Lucy. He will always be loved and missed.

     In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Byrd.

     Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cheri Byrd; two children, Kecia Byrd (Jimmy) and Leslie Byrd (Rick); a sister, Judy Elliott; a brother, Ray Byrd (Janet); four grandchildren, Jordon Frisbee (Christie), Kayla Jones (Alex), Bailee Pendley, and Abby Pendley; and four great grandchildren, Ajay Frisbee, Allie Frisbee, Ares Frisbee, and Brayden Ledford.

     A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of VIA Hospice for the care they provided Donald.