Robert "Bob" Stanley Byrd age 75, a Caney area resident. He was born on September 12, 1935, to Winston and Mary (Williams) Byrd at Jasper, Fl. Bob passed away on July 28, 2011, at Caney, Ok. He graduated in Lake City, Fl. Bob was an Electrical Engineer for RCA before he became an Insurance Agent for State Farm Insurance. He trained and served in the National Guard. Bob married Marjorie Dawn (Farnell) on August 14, 1955, at Lake City, Fl. He was a member of the Atoka First United Methodist Church, a longtime member of the Wesley United Methodist in Greenville, Tx. Bob enjoyed woodworking, old cars, and model planes. Bob is survived by his wife: Marjorie (Farnell) Byrd of the home in Caney, Ok.Daughters: Dawn Fowler and husband Randy of Caney, Ok., and Debbie Gabriel and husband Gary of Murrells Inlet, SC.His Grandchildren: Mandy Vandevander and husband Jimmy of Caney, Ok., Ashley Rice and Anthony Jenkins of Mead, Ok., Samantha Gabriel of Murrells Inlet, SC.Great Grandchildren: Kaylee Burt of Caney, Ok., Seth Vandevander of Caney, Ok., Alexa Swilling of Mead, Ok.,Ethan Vandevander of Caney, Ok., Lily Jenkins of Mead, Ok.Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many loved friends.Bob is preceded in death by his parents: Winston and Mary (Williams) Byrd, brother: Winston Earl Byrd and Granddaughter: Brandy Lynn HensonServices will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 3pm at Brown's Funeral Service with Bro. Daniel Ramey. Interment will be at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville, Tx. on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10am CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCEViewing will be held Saturday 6-8 Services under the direction of BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
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