Melvin Byrd, Sr. 75, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late James William and Doris Byrd.
Surviving: his wife, Bernette Dawkins Byrd of the home; three sons, Ed Jerome (Venesa) of Pelzer, SC, Edgar Byron Byrd (Angelic) and Melvin Byrd, Jr. of Piedmont, SC; three sisters, Carolyn (Elder Willie) Martin, Annie Ruth Bolt, and Sandra Byrd, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Joseph (Volt) Byrd of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.