Wilmer Cleophas Byrd, Jr.

Wilmer Cleophas Byrd, Jr., 77, of Harrisonburg passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab. He was born on May 6, 1943 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late Wilmer C. Byrd, Sr. and Ann Howard Byrd. Wilmer was a graduate of the Lucy F. Simms School and a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a custodian at Massanutten Technical Center, while maintaining his own local custodial service before retiring. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was married for 50 years to Etta Byrd, who preceded him in death on September 10, 2015. He is survived by a son, W. C. Byrd, III, and wife, Tammy, of Grottoes; a daughter, Ashley Campbell and husband, Andrew, of Richmond; five grandchildren, Ryan and Devon Byrd, Annie, Averie and Aaden Campbell; three brothers, Charles Byrd, Howard Byrd and wife, Anne, all of Harrisonburg, and Jimmy Ray of New York. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Jesse Byrd. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Due to COVID-19 please follow all current CDC guidelines. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.