Norman Roscoe Byrd

July 18, 2015

Norman Roscoe Byrd, 91, of Pensacola, was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2015. He passed away peacefully while holding Kate’s hand, his wife of 65 years. A man of few words with a passion for God, his country, and especially his family, he made many sacrifices in life to secure their well-being. His dry sense of humor, wisdom, and love will forever be cherished by the loved ones he left behind.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie S. and Ida Bessie Byrd; and by his sister, Naomi Shaw.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kate T. Byrd; three children, N. Richard Byrd (Martha), Anne Free (Ben) and Gary F. Byrd (Jean); and two grandchildren, Garet Free and Megan Free.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Farm Hill United Methodist Church followed by services at 11:15 in the sanctuary.

Interment with military honors will be at 1:15 p.m. at Barrances National Cemetery.

Visitation for the family will follow services at Norman’s residence.

Honorary pallbearers are Garet Free, Olin Tisdale, Randy Tisdale, Eddie Tisdale, Riley Tisdale, John Shaw III, Robert Junk, and Johnny Farill.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Farm Hill United Methodist Church, 1251 Muscogee Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 or to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, Florida 32514.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.

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