Gary A. Byrd Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary A. Byrd, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away August 3, 2020. He was born June 9, 1958 in Lafayette, Indiana to Richard Paul Byrd and Ruth Neomi Shideler Cox. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne, 1st Calvary. He was the owner of Byrd’s Delivery Service. Gary was a former member of the Lion’s Club; current president of the Funtastics Club for Disabled Adults; and Linden Conservation Club. He was very artistic and worked with leather crafting, oil and acrylic painting, playing the guitar and target shooting. Gary loved working with the disabled and made every event fun and full of joy. Visitation will be Monday, August 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Cherrie E. Byrd; children, Matthew Byrd and Brandi Squires (Spencer); step-daughter, Michelle Traynor (Robert Raisovich); mother, Ruth Cox; brother, Richard Lee Byrd (Kelly); and sister, Kathy Denham. Gary’s father, Richard Paul Byrd, preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Funtastics Club, 702 N. DeQuincy St., Indianapolis, IN 46201.

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Gary A. Byrd

June 9, 1958 - August 3, 2020