Lester Alvin Byrd
Lester Alvin Byrd
February 24, 1938 ~ May 26, 2022
Lester Alvin Byrd, 84 of Jenkins, went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 26,2022 surrounded by his Family and Friends.
Lester was born on February 24, 1938 in Jenkins, Texas to Alvin Thomas (Tom) and Esther Byrd of Jenkins, Tx. He attended Daingerfield High School.
Lester was a veteran of the United States Army, worked many years at T & N Warehouse, and was a retired cattleman/ custom hay baler. He enjoyed driving around his community visiting with family, friends, and local businesses, conversating and giving guidance, especially at the local feed store. The roads of Jenkins will not be the same without him. Lester was willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it as he was a generous, caring, fun loving man who will be missed terribly by all who were blessed to have known him.
Lester is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Nell Byrd. His son Jimmy K. Byrd and wife Christie. granddaughter Hailey M. Byrd. His siblings Dois Byrd and wife Carolyn, Loarn Byrd and wife Ann, Edith Sexton and husband Anthony, and Willie Byrd all of Daingerfield. Sister-in-Law Joyce Richey of Gladewater and brother-in-law Dearl Quarles and wife Sandra of Daingerfield. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. His lifelong friends from the Jenkins schoolhouse, Alvin Walker and Bobby Joe Johnson.
Lester was proceeded in death by his parents Tom and Esther Byrd, son Michel K. Byrd, and siblings Joyce Byrd, John Byrd and wife Laverne, James Byrd, Bonnie Jones and husband Lewis, Chester Byrd, and wife Patricia. His in-laws T.J. Quarles and wife Lois and Julie Harrel, brother in-law Donald Richey all from Morris County Texas.
Family and friends are invited to join us at Clark Cemetery for a graveside service on Saturday June 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Tammy Whitehurst officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Chambers Hospice, all the nurses and caregivers for taking such good care of Lester and the outpouring support that they offered his family. The family would also like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Jimmy,Christy and Mrs. Byrd,so sorry for your loss. He was always so nice to us. Know he will be missed greatly. Hugs to you all…
Since Tom Byrd was my dad’s best friend (Monroe Walker) from the time they were born, we spent a lot of time at their home. I used to love going there because they had lots of children that I could baby sit or play with. They were our family. I remember Lester and his smile.
Wish I could be at the cemetery and visit with all the siblings that are left. I have not been to East Texas in a year and do not know when I will be able to visit again. My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Sorry for y’all’s loss. Lester was one of a kind for sure. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
My heart and prayers are with you Martha, and Jimmy at the loss of Lester. I pray you feel the peace and comfort that only our Lord can give…
Sue Ballard
Audie wants to send his condolences to the family. He and Lester were close in age growing up as cousins. He remembers going to school together and in the summer months would get watermelons to eat out of the fields. Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Audie and Diane Irvin
Billy Gibson purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Lester Alvin Byrd.
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Lester Alvin Byrd.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Lester Alvin Byrd.
Lester lived beside us in Jenkins when I was in the 6th grade and just moved to Daingerfield from Hughes Springs. He was probably in his mid 30’s at the time. He had semi long hair and was so nice to me. He helped me train for the Punt, Pass and Kick competition for weeks, and was very supportive, even though I sucked. I remember one night, we were burning brush in the pasture and we started hearing the panther screaming. Literally screamed like a scared woman. My dad, Malvin Nix, and Lester jumped into the truck and we went looking for the panther. I was so scared I nearly peed my pants. Lester turned toward me and said, don’t worry Kenny Paul, I’ll stay between you that panther no matter what happens. He was the best and I always though he was just so cool. Lester was such a kind soul, May he rest in Peace. Prayers for the family, I’m so sorry for your loss. – Kenny Nix