Memorials may be given to American Lung Association Beloved husband of the late Jana M. Byrd; father of Cathy Long (John); grandfather of Michelle Long Clark (James) and John Edward Long III; brother of Willard Sharp, Jeannetta Terry, and Madeline Shepard. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Frankie Byrd; brothers and sisters, Blane Sharp, Modine Chitwood, Winford Byrd, Mabel Byrd and Ed Byrd.Dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.