Harvey Dwight Byrd's Obituary
Harvey Dwight Byrd, 84, of New London, NC passed away June 14, 2022 in his home. His funeral service will be Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 3 PM at West & Dunn Funeral Home in Erwin, NC. The family will receive friends from 2 PM til 3 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow the service in Erwin Memorial Park.
Born July 21, 1937 in Harnett County, Dwight is the son of the late Harvey R. Byrd and Velma Davis Byrd.
Dwight is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Smith Byrd, son, Harve Byrd (Michelle) of Greenville, SC, daughter, Monica Rogers (Dwight) of Morganton, NC, sister Patricia Kay Walters (Billy) of Goose Creek, SC. He is also survived by grandchildren, Garrett Gillison (Becca) of Hilo, HI, Maggie Holder (Heath) of Blowing Rock, NC, Dylan Byrd (Kelsey) of Parkview, MD, and Devyn Byrd of Greenville, SC.
In addition to his parents, Dwight is preceded in death by two daughters, Margaret Michelle Byrd and Millicent Hope Byrd.
Dwight had a passion for golf, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and was a lifelong Tarheel fan.
Memorials may be sent to The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford at mhc-oxford.org
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