Rubert Ellis Byrd

DURHAM- Mr. Rubert Ellis Byrd, 87, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home.Mr. Byrd was born January 4, 1931 to the late Willie and Bertha Byrd in Johnston County, NC. He worked 9 years with IBM where he retired. Mr. Byrd was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Bethesda Ruritan Club, former member of Durham Masonic #352, Jolly Group. He loved to fish and hunt and going on trips to the lake.Mr. Byrd is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha Byrd; brothers, Rudolph Byrd, Birchel Byrd, Etheridge Byrd, Roscoe Byrd; sister, Betty Lou Lee.Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife, Shirley Byrd married 68 years as of August; sons, Bruce Byrd of Durham, NC, Wayne Byrd of Durham, NC; daughter, Deborah Hearn husband Ronald of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Monica Byrd White, Ashley Thomas, Bridgett Byrd, Tabitha Byrd; great-grandchildren, Victoria White Appel, Christian White, Justin White, Cassady White, Jaxon Thomas, Jace Thomas; great-great grandchildren, Ryleigh Appel, Aaydn Appel, Brayden White.A visitation will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home also a one-hour prior visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Tim Wheeler and Rev. Hugh O’Shields. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be directed to Duke Homecare and Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704. Online condolence can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

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