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From http://www.forevermissed.com/mr-robert-byrd/#lifestory

He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Emma Lee Byrd and a daughter-in-law, Tara Byrd.
Robert was born July 25, 1941 in Bainbridge, GA. Robert graduated from Valdosta High School in 1959.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Marie. Sons, Rob Byrd of Birmingham, David(Collette) Byrd of Auburn. Grandson, Kendall Ogletree of Auburn. Brothers James Byrd (Vickie) of Lake Park,GA and Jerry Byrd of Valdosta,GA.
. He leaves behind several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends, especially from Auburn University.
Pallbearers: Ken Chance, A.W. Rudd, Allen Mann, Wayne DuBose, James Petty, Clarence Holley. Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Green and Barry DuBose

Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=160274751

Family/Spouse: Marie Mae Tarver. Marie was born on 22 May 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Robert Morris Byrd, II
2. David Byrd

Notes:

Elmer attended welding trade school in Gadsden, Alabama, finishing in April 1937. He got a job with Dorsey Trailers in Elba, Alabama making, 25 cents an hour. His paycheck was $10 a week and his board cost him $6 a week. As soon as he saved up enough money, he went to Florida and got a job making 45 cents an hour plus board. He welded on barges, storage tanks, and ships. During World War II, he was a welder in the Charleston Navy Yard, repairing damaged Navy ships. Later, he worked in paper mills for 25 years, welding high pressure tubing in boilers. Elmer retired with 44 years experience as a welder. When I interviewed him, Elmer displayed an excellent memory, recalling details of experiences from his youth - at age 91!

-- Elmer Burns Lammon.

From McClane Funeral Services website (http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Elmer-Robert-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/944005)

Elmer Robert Byrd, 100, of Valdosta, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011, at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness.

He was born March 5, 1911 in New Brockton, AL, a son of the late James Robert and Elizabeth Lammons Byrd. For twenty-five years he was employed as a Welder at Owens Illinois, retiring in 1976. He loved fishing and traveling. Mr. Byrd was a member of the First Baptist Church, Valdosta, a former member of Lee Street Baptist Church, and a member of St. John the Baptist Masonic Lodge #184.

He is survived by three sons, Robert Morris Byrd and wife Marie of Opelika, AL, James Arthur Byrd and wife Vickie of Lake Park, and Jerry Nichols Byrd of Valdosta; three grandsons, Duke Byrd and wife Tara of Birmingham, AL, David Byrd and wife Collette of Auburn, AL, and Jamie Byrd and wife Renee of Lake Park; two granddaughters, Joanna Phelps and husband Dan of Lake Park, and Emily Byrd of Lake Park; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Phelps, Bray Phelps, and Aden Byrd; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma Lee Nichols Byrd, four sisters and one brother.

Funeral Services for Mr. Byrd will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, in the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Dr. Phil West, Rev. Mac Weaver, and Rev. Eldridge Lyons officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening (Friday) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive Valdosta, GA 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Elmer-Robert-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/944005#sthash.FPKWZkxU.dpuf

1920 Coffee Co., Alabama Census,Clintonville, Subdistrict : New Brockton B-Info from sister, Gladys Martin, Rt#1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, Alabama. Info from self.

Note from the author (Elmer Burns Lammon), based upon a telephone interview April, 2002.

Robert married Emma Lee Nichols on 5 Oct 1940 in Donaldsonville, Seminole County, Georgia. Emma was born on 30 Jul 1921 in Seminole County, Gerogia; died on 5 Jun 2005 in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia; was buried in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta, Lowndes County, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From the McLane Funeral Services website (http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Emma-Lee-Nichols-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/225904)

Emma Lee Nichols Byrd, 83, of Valdosta, died at her residence on Sunday, June 5, 2005, after a lengthy illness. Born in Seminole County to the late Pete & Mallie Nichols, she had lived in this area for the past 50 years. Mrs. Byrd and her husband, Elmer, were married on October 5, 1940, almost 65 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a former member of Lee Street Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Byrd had worked for several years at the lunchroom at Lowndes Middle School and was a charter member of the Golden Strummers, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband, Elmer Byrd of Valdosta; three sons and two daughters in law, Robert Morris & Marie Byrd, of Opelika, AL, James Arthur & Vickie Byrd of Lake Park, and Jerry Nichols Byrd of Valdosta; three grandsons, Duke (Tara) Byrd of Auburn, AL, David Byrd, of Opelika, AL, and Jamie Byrd of Lake Park; two granddaughters, Jo Anna (Dan) Phelps and Emily Byrd, both of Lake Park; two great grandchildren, Hannah Phelps and Bray Phelps, both of Lake Park. She is also survived by two brothers and a sister in law, Bobby Nichols of Donaldsonville, and Gary & Belinda Nichols of Seminole County. She is preceded in death by a sister and a brother.

Funeral Services will be held for Mrs. Byrd at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Hoffman and Rev. Eldridge Lyons will officiate. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening, Monday, June 6, 2005 from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta GA, 31603-1727. Condolences may be made to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Emma-Lee-Nichols-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/225904#sthash.SDeaykuy.dpuf

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B-1920
B&D-Daughter, Gladys Martin, Rt #1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, Alabama (1996)
M-DaleCo. Alabama Marriages SLC #1294501
BP- Robert Elmer Byrd, son, 1517 Grove St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

James married Elizabeth Annie Lammons in 1905 in Dale County, Alabama. Elizabeth (daughter of John M Lammons and Betty Tabitha Myers) was born on 26 Dec 1886 in Dale County, Alabama; died on 14 Mar 1963 in Coffee Springs, Geneva, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

B&D - Daughter, Gladys Byrd Martin, Rt #1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, AL 36318 (1996).

BP Info from Robert Elmer Byrd, son, 1517 Grove St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Nathan married Ellie Fair Harper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

General Notes:
B-1850 Dale Co. Alabama Census.
B-1860 Dale Co. Alabama Census, Newton P.O. Born 1848
B-1870 Dale co. Alabama Census, Barnes Cross Road, p 263. Born 1851
B-1880 Dale Co. Alabama Census, Barnes Cross Road. Born 1849
B-1900 Dale Co. Alabama Census, Barnes Cross Road, E.D. 69, sheet 13, p. 298, born Dec. 1848. 1920 coffee Co., Enterprise Census says born 1848.
B&D-"Index to Tomb Inscriptions," P. 270, sent from Huston-Love Memorial Library, Dothan, Alabama, 36302.

"John Lammon was a very tall person, about a foot taller than his twin brother, Daniel. John was a farmer. He was also a very crafty person in the sense that he could make anything with his hands. He made baskets, big cotton baskets for farmers. He trimmed out handles for hammers, axes, picks, hoes, etc., and did a lot of woodwork. Even before he started on a woodworking project he could visualize the end product. He was a very kind and loveable man, and dearly loved his grandchildren." -- John Allen Byrd

John married Betty Tabitha Myers. Betty was born in 1856 in Ozark, Alabama; died on 25 Jul 1921; was buried in Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

General Notes:
B-1900 Dale Co., Alabama census, Barnes Cross Road, E.D. 6 9, sheet 13, p. 298: 5 total children, 3 living in 1900. 19 20 Coffee Co., Alabama Census, Clintonville. D-"Index to Tomb Inscriptions," Coffee Co. Alabama, p. 270, from Houston-Love Memorial Library, Dothan, Alabama 36302. Info from granddaughter, Gladys Byrd Martin.

"Tabitha was a devout Christian woman of the Baptist faith, caring deeply for the Bible. She was also an invalid. While reaching for some candy on the fireplace mantel for her little granddaughter, Mildred, she fell and broke her hip and was never the same after that." ---John Allen Byrd