Sunrise May 16, 1939 Sunset September 30, 2008 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:00 AM Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Claxton, Georgia Dr. L, Perry McNeal - Eulogist Mr. Dewey Byrd was born in Evans County, Georgia, on May 16, 1939 to the late Mrs. Ruby Mae Moody and Mr. Harmon Surrency. He parted this life on September 30, 2008 after brave- ly fighting his illness. He was educated in the Evans County School System, and played guard on the Longhorns Football Team. He left Claxton as a young man and soon after reunited with his childhood sweetheart, the late Mrs. Alene Alice Byrd. They reunited in New York City and later married in Newark, New Jersey, and formed a loving family union. Mr. Byrd had a long successful career as a truck driver for Walker, Inc. in New York City. He loved to drive his truck and always had hilarious stories to share about his many adventures while driving in New York. He retired in 1991. He decided to come home to Georgia in 2003for some rest and relaxation. Our father Mr. Byrd, as he was ajfection- ately referred to, was our warrior with a heart of gold. Our hero, who kept his family safe, secure, and always entertained. Left here to celebrate his life are his chil- dren: Patrice (Terry) of Savannah, Georgia; Vicky of Union, New Jersey; Joy (Johnnie) Williams of Tacoma, Washington; Kent (Michelle) of Union, New Jersey; Anthony of Miami, Florida; and Terry of Washington, D.C.; five granddaughters: Shaniquah, LaKendra, Faith, Sherida, and Drique; six grandsons: Tyree, Jarrell, Johnnie, John, Terrance and Tevin; two great-grandchildren: Kimson and Ashira; a devoted sister, Ms. Ann Burnes of Claxton, Georgia; two brothers: Fred Moody (Lula) of Claxton, Georgia; and J. G. Bacon (Ommie) of Daisy, Georgia; an uncle, Willis Byrd; an aunt, Mary Lee Byrd. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a lov- ing, special, devotedfriend, Mrs. Nellie Wallace. Gr