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Jerry Byrd 'Jb'

October 11, 1955 — March 19, 2018

Jerry 'JB' Byrd, also known as 'Mister', the son of Ernest Byrd Sr. and Annie Lee Collins-Byrd, was born October 11, 1955 in Hollandale, Mississippi. Jerry was baptized under Pastor Eugene Ramsey and Billy Bowman Sr. at Northside Westlane Methodist Church.

He attended Indianapolis Public Schools. Jerry received his degree in Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. He also became certified as a basic emergency medical technician. Jerry worked at Wishard Hospital from 1977 to 2004. He also worked at Veteran's Administration Hospital from 2004 until his passing.


Jerry 'Mister' enjoyed playing cards especially 'DAD'. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, but he was a huge Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacer fan. Family was his pride and joy as he enjoyed family gatherings and was known as one of the most loved Patriarchs of the Byrd family. His grandchildren were the light of his life and he spoiled them rotten. There is nothing he would not do for his family and friends.


Jerry Byrd 'Mister' departed this life on Monday, March 19, 2018, at the age of 62 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Byrd Sr. and Annie Lee Collins-Byrd; granddaughter, Trinity Jones; brothers: Levi Byrd, Ernest Byrd Jr., Wardell Byrd, Samuel Byrd Sr., James Byrd; and sister Beulah Byrd-Hill.


He leaves to cherish his memory his loving life partner, Tonya Moody; sons: Anthony Byrd, Richard 'Madarin' Moody and Ryan Moody; daughters, Astin Byrd and Lauren Moody-Byrd; brothers: Johnnie Byrd, Asie Byrd (Rosa), Willie Byrd, Shelby Byrd (Susie) and Levester Rattliff; two sisters, Annie Byrd-Castlel and Carolyn Byrd-Gee; nine grandsons; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


A Visitation was held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 1610 East 19th Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 10:00:00 PM on 3/31/2018.

A Celebration of Life was held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 1610 East 19th Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 12:00:00 PM on 3/31/2018.
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