Albert Bill Byrd, Jr. was born on December 8, 1950, in Houston, TX to Albert Bill Byrd, Sr. and Willie Bell Byrd. Albert passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 9:06 am after a courageous battle with pneumonia.
Albert accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and became a member of God’s Holy Tabernacle under the leadership of Bishop A. Bonds. Later, he united with Pearland Community Baptist Church on November 14, 2004, under the leadership of Bishop Gene A. Moore, Sr., Pastor and Founder.
Albert attended Kashmere Gardens High School in Houston, TX where he graduated in 1969. He served in the U.S. Marines and was honorably discharged as a wounded veteran for his service in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he attended Texas Southern University. Later, he worked for the United States Government as a Contract Worker and the City of Pearland.
Albert married the love of his life, Josie Williams on May 5, 1985.
Albert touched the lives of many people. He was straight forward and did not mince words. He always gave a helping hand, love, and words of encouragement to anyone who needed it.
His memories are dearly cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Josie Byrd; their sons, Paul Byrd and Brandon (Angelina) Byrd. His children, Danyell (Sterling) Pennington, Andre (Sheryl) Byrd, Jacob Byrd, and John (Kuirshan) Byrd; Three Sisters, Millie Martin, Myrl Green, and Ruth Ford - all of Houston, Texas ; Sister in-laws, Terry and Stephanie Byrd; 8 Grandchildren; And a host of favorite uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and close family and friends.
A visitation for Albert will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Pearland Christian Community Church, 8201 West Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 8201 West Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581. A committal service will occur Monday, November 4, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
