Donald Gene Byrd

Donald Gene Byrd, age 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born in Ft. Wayne, son of Donald T. and Phyllis(Safewright)Byrd. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepmother

Alice, brother Jim and sister Linda.

Donald joined Air National Guard in 1975 in Ft. Wayne at Bear Field. He worked as a aircraft mechanic on fuel systems for 15 years. He received several awards and certificates during his tenure. He was also the youngest Chief Master Sargent which he received 1987. He later retired from GE/SABIC IP in Mt. Vernon, In.

Don was an avid fly fisherman, he enjoyed the calmness of it. With his interest in flying he took flying lessons and loved flying his Sprint ultralight. His love for music was phenomenal. Spending time with family and friends was very important to him.

Donald is survived by his wife Melody, three children Penny(Gordon) Allas Katie(Chris) Robinson and Donald D. (Mallory) Byrd. His three stepson Jeremy(Kim)Gordon, Joshua (Janis)Gordon and Colton(Shelby) Sain. His siblings Tom(Cindy) Byrd,Janice(Dan) Brown, Keith(Paula) Muncie and Pamela(Bruce) Bauer. His aunt Ramona(Richard) Staley and uncle Wayne Penrod. He will be missed also by 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to attend A Celebration of Life on Saturday March 25th, 2023 at New Life Fellowship Church at 902 Putnam St. Ft. Wayne, In from 11:00-3:00.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beachmemorial.com for the Byrd family.