Kenneth Byrd

Conway, NC: Mr. Kenneth R. Byrd, age 65, of 1539 Dusty Hill Rd died Thursday at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.  A memorial service will be Thursday 3:00pm August 15, 2013 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Ricky Browder. Family will receive friends after the service at the home of Pat and Larry Barbour 7684 Cleveland Rd. Clayton, NC 27520. Mr. Byrd was born October 20, 1947 in Johnston County to the late Shepard Rudolph and Willa Dean  Byrd.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Willa Mae Byrd Sorrell. Mr. Byrd was a brick mason for many years. He was also an avid deer hunter and a member of Potecasi Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Surviving are Daughter and Son-In-Law, Shannon and Kevin Stephenson of Southport, NC; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Kenneth, Jr. and Bari Byrd of Durham; Grandchildren, Ralph Stephenson and Bella Stephenson; Sister& Brother-in-law, Pat B.& Larry Barbour of Clayton; Nieces and Nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Potecasi Baptist Church 3264 NC HWY 35, Potecasi, NC 27867. Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.