Thomas Ralph Byrd

Mr. Thomas Ralph Byrd, age 85 of Dunn died Saturday Morning, December 24, 2022 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn.

Mr. Byrd was born in Harnett County, July 10, 1937 the son of the late David App Byrd and Annie Thornton Byrd. He is preceded in death by his son Rev. Ricky Glenn Byrd and his brother, David Byrd, Jr.

Mr. Byrd was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in Neuenbürg, Germany. After his military service he worked as a trainer and supervisor at Erwin Mills. He was member of Lee’s Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and a former Deacon at Grace Chapel Church.

Mr. Byrd was a well-respected, simple man who loved the Lord. He also loved his tractor and working in the garden and was a lifetime Nascar fan who pulled for “anybody but Earnhardt.” After retirement he loved tinkering in his shop, always coming with ways to make things easier and more efficient.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December, 30, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Beasley officiating. Burial will follow in Erwin Memorial Park.

He is survived by: His wife of 68 Years: Jean M. Byrd of the home.

A Grandson: Graham Byrd & (wife) Jeanjie of Dunn, NC. & A Great Grandson: Reagan Byrd of Dunn, NC.

The Family will receive friends Friday, December 30, 2022 from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home in Dunn prior to the funeral.

A Service of Cromartie Miller Funeral Home of Dunn NC