Ernest Byrd

Benson: Mr. Ernest Byrd, age 87, of 8698 Raleigh Road died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Oaks at Mayview in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Dr. Billy Cashwell. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn.     Mr. Byrd was born August 30, 1926 in Johnston County to the late Howard and Spicey Ryals Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vira Dupree Byrd.  Mr. Byrd was a retired sheet metal mechanic.      Surviving include, Sons and Daughters-In-Law, Jr. and Opal Byrd of Four Oaks, Donald W. "Peanut" and Teresa Byrd of Benson, and David Byrd of Benson; Grandchildren & Spouses, Nicki and Jamie McLeod of Dunn, Jenny and James Bryan of Four Oaks, and Marie and Brian Hall of Dunn; Step-Granddaughter and Husband, Kesha and Mike Nealen of Bradshaw, West Virginia; Six Great-Grandchildren; and Several Nieces and Nephews.     The family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks one hour prior to the service Wednesday and other times at the home.     The Byrd family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Oaks at Mayview for their care of Mr. Byrd.