Nelson Byrd Obituary

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when Gene came to live with my parents, Gladys and Frank. He was a wonderful big brother to me. He always made me smile. I remember one day Grandmother Galloway made two lemon pies and Gene and I ate them until we were sick and he still made me laugh by asking if I thought Grandmother would be making a chocolate pie next.He was a lovely person and anyone who knew him was blessed

Dear Tara and all your family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad in person, but I have the very great pleasure of calling Tara a great friend, always. Know that he is at peace, looking proudly down on all his family and friends, who have such affection.
Love as always
from your Irish family,and we know how to pray. Xx Rach

May God bless all four of you and your families. I worked in the office at K&B with your dad. He was the best boss anyone could ever have. I hope heaven has lots of coffee, because he would drink eight to ten cups a day at work and then say he had trouble sleeping. Nelson was a great guy, and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Monteleone

Please accept our condolences. We had the great pleasure of working with Nelson at K&B and he could always make you laugh and smile with his little jokes and comments. Our loss is heaven's gain ... He will be truly missed.

To family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I only met Gene once in my life in Bogalusa, when he came to my Dad's home(Clifford). My mom kept in touch, as much as she could.
Jimmy Byrd and family of Clifford

Big Brother (Byrdman),
My heart is broken. I will miss you so much. I will miss your always saying "hello Malarin" when I called you. I forgive you for feeding me dog food when I was 4 years old and you told me it was Grape Nuts. You were the best big brother in the whole world. Love, Your sister Marilyn alias Malarin

Cousins Chris, Tara, Corey, and Bethany,

I loved and respected your father very much. You all are in our hearts. Our prayers are with all of Uncle Gene's family.

I have only known Gene for a few short years, but will forever remember his terribly bad jokes and the wonderful laugh that would make up for the awfulness of the jokes. Mr. Gene gave me so many smiles. My love, prayers and thoughts are with his family.

My deepest sorrow for the family of Mr Byrd. He was a very special and well liked man.
Monte & Anita Blackman (K&B)

Chris and the Byrd family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how difficult this time is for you and my heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to you all. Janice Wolff and family

Mary Catherine, Tara, Corey, Bethany & extended family: You guys are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know your strong faith and wonderful family will ease the pain over time. He was such a happy, wonderful man and will be missed by all of us at patio.

Chris, Tara, Corey & Bethany,
Your father was such a nice man and he is missed by his Patio Family. I am glad that I had the opportunity to know him. I am praying for the Lord's peace for all of you.

Tara & the Byrd Family,

I was sorry to read about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope the memories and good times you had with your Dad bring a smile to your face and help ease the pain. God bless you and your dad.

To the Byrd family: Love you guys, I'm sending happiness and donuts your way.
Mr. Gene, I'm sending pies.

To the Byrd family, I worked with Gene at the K&B Warehhouse on Labarre Rd for 10 years he was always a kind and loving person. He always had a funny joke to tell and always smiling. My prayers go out to you and the rest of the family he will be greatly missed...

To my cousins,, I love you all so very much and wish I could take the hurt away. Your dad lives on through each one of yall, and I know he is looking down on all of you today.

To Beth, Corey, Chris, and Tara:
I still can't believe Uncle Gene has left us. Seems so surreal. I hardly have a memory growing up without remembering getting Corey and Mike in trouble by going to tell Uncle Gene and sure enough he would take our side, right Beth? I will miss you always, Uncle Gene. To you 4, you were lucky to have him as a father. He was always like a 2nd Dad to me and I'll always be greatful for that. Even though time drifts us apart I love you all always.

I worked with Mr. Byrd at K&B, what a wonderful man. That was the good times. Then I had a 2nd chance to work with him at Imperial Trading. He will be missed.

I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO WORK FOR PATIO DRUGS. A WONDERFUL PLACE TO WORK AND A TRUE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. GENE AND I WORKED SIDE BY SIDE FOR FIVE YEARS. A TRUE "GENTLE" MAN. THE WHOLE BYRD FAMILY REFLECT SO WELL ON GENE AND HIS
LOVE OF FAMILY.
MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE BYRD FAMILY, AND THE LARGER PATIO FAMILY WHO MOURN
HIS LOSS. AS A CHRISTIAN, I KNOW THAT
I WILL SEE GENE AGAIN. THAT IS THE PROMISE. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

Corey, Chris and The Byrd Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tara,
I see from all the loving descriptions and comments about your dad (as well his photo) such a resemblance with you. If I could easily mend your broken heart with a piece of tape or squirt of glue I'd do it in a second. But that being impossible, I pray our friendship will help you through this and anything painful that you face. Your family and you are in my prayers and thoughts. Love you always, Mary Catherine

Dear family,
We are so sorry for your loss and we will miss Gene very much. We looked forward to seeing him and Gloria when we went dancing. Gene always had a new joke and it amazed us how he could remember all of them. He was always happy eventhough his knee was giving him problems. He wasn't a complainer. Just made the best of the situation. Gene would always give us advice about cruises. He did a few. He made his mark in this world and made new friends who will miss him very much.

Aunt Lee, Uncle Kevin & Family,
I am heartfully sorry for the loss of your brother, father, husband, son and friend. My prayers are with you. Love y'all.
"Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality" -Emily Dickinson
Love,
Laura Bodenheimer & Joseph Fitzgerald

Dear Leila & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength during this sad and difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love,
Colleen Ducarpe

Corey,Chris and Family,
So very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I don't think you could find a sweeter guy. Every time we see a Hubig pie or a candy bar...we'll think of Gene! He will be dearly missed!
Andy and Suzi Weber
Gulf South Couriers

Sorry for your loss Kevin & Leila and also to your entire family. We share your pain and want you to know how much we love you all.
David Williams & Michael McConnell

Tara-I'll be thinking of your family today and sending love and thoughts your way. Micholle Mordock

Tara and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sheryl Story (and the entire office)

To, Chris,Tara,Corey,and Bethany I am so sorry for the lost of your dad. I still have alot of memories growing up next to you all..Love Tracey Kuhn Arvanitis

i will miss you uncle gene! i hope there are lots of cakes and cookies in heaven! love ya always, christy (the walking coat)

Big Byrd,
Duct tape and super glue will never be the same without you. Love you, Dad.

Chris, Tara, Corey and Bethany as hard as it may seem, each day will get a little easier. It was very obvious that your dad loved you all so much and was very proud of you and your families. I'll miss Mr. Gene. Prayers are with you all. Love, Sarah

Oh, Bethany & Family . . . I'm so sorry. Don't know what to say. My heart breaks for y'all. The photo gallery shows your dad was so full of life . . . and crazy about his family . . . I hope there's some comfort in knowing you have him as your 24/7 guardian angel now. I'm praying for y'all. xoxox -Dulce

Chris, Tara, Corey, Bethany & Byrd Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gene was a wonderful man who always had encouraging words and a hug every time we ran into each other. He always lended an ear no matter what or how busy he was. I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this very difficult time. If you need anything please let me know. God Speed Mr. Gene keep looking down upon us.

Just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss Maria B

To the Byrd family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Kathy Magri

Those of you who knew my dad know how much he loved to play golf. there is a term in golf which best describes my dad, he was a "grinder". This may sound a little stange to the non golfers but in golf its the ultimate compliment. The grinders are the guys who don't have the perfect swing or the best putting stroke but they grind out every round to the best of there ability.Its not allways pretty its never perfect but it gets the job done. thats how i think my dad approached life. Only a grinder could fix a car bumper or anything else with duct tape,he did.Only a grinder could rip out carpet and walls in a flooded house and rebuild it over and over again.The grinders of the world,like my father,usualy dont become rich or famous but thats ok its not there style anyway.they take the love of family and friends as there reward.I only hope i paid you back with enough i love you dads to cover what i owed you.Just in case i am a little short heres on more" I LOVE YOU DAD" and always will. Love chris

Mr. Gene you will be missed and just because you are in heaven doesn't mean you have to stop with your jokes, My father is with you and he would love to hear them. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Byrd family.