Tobie Byrd

tobie byrd
Tobie L. Byrd was born December 19, 1954 in Naples, (Morris County) Texas to the parentage of the late Ermaline Byrd. He passed from this earth on February 28, 2015. Tobie accepted Christ at an early age with Williams Chapel Baptist Church. He attended Now Faith Baptist Church. He received his education from Paul Pewitt High School. He then joined the United States Army and served 18 years. During his military service years, he toured Germany, Africa, and Korea. After leaving the military he became a licensed barber and Physical Therapist Aid. He married Debra Byrd and they were married for 20 years. Tobie was blessed with four children, Anthony Coffey of Arlington, Toby Byrd of Naples, Tiffany Byrd of Desoto, and Jamar Byrd of Gilmer. He also leaves to cherish his memories, two sisters, Dorothy Tyler of Dallas and Mary R. Turner of Pasco, Washington; seven brothers, Mike (LaVern) Byrd, Larry Byrd, James Byrd, Sammie Wilkerson, Randy Wilkerson all of Naples and Milton Wilkerson and George E. Wilkerson both of Dallas. He was blessed with four grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ermaline Byrd Wilkerson; and his brother, Billy Ray Wilkerson. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 5 until 8, Friday evening at the funeral home.

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  1. We will miss Tobie. It was a pleasure to have known him. I am the sister of Jamar's mother (Sharon)Our prayers go out to the family. May he rest in peace!!May God bless you all.

  2. Tobie was a great father to our son, Jamar. We will all miss him. God saw fit to take him out of his suffering. I pray for peace and strength for everyone as we go thru this difficult time.

  3. I pray God will grant the family , friends,& every one that Toby shared his life with, &around him grace, & mercy to make this day a blessing that God took Toby to allow him any more suffering. I know he will be missed. I pray God give you all strength to endure. May he less each of you. Debra

  4. Toby was best friends with my brother (Howard Traylor). My family considered him part of our family.Sorry to the loss.

  5. Sharon. Your loss is great because your love was great thinking of you with. Love and sympathy. Vernis Dillard k

  6. Our prayer and condolences to the Family. We pray you lean on the Lord for your strength in this hour.

  7. Tobie loved animals and enjoy raising them. Jamar was aware of his dads passion for animals and was so excited when his mom brought him to our farm to get chickens for his dad to raise! My heart goes out to Jamar, Sharron and the entire family during this difficult time. I know your memories of Tobie will always keep him close in your hearts and minds. At a time like this friends want to lessen the sorrow that you feel and let you know their caring is very warm and real. Whatever help and comfort a friend can be, its yours today with warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy.

  8. To my Sister Sharon Griffin and my Nephew Jamar I ask Our Dear God to give them Strength and courage wisdom knowledge to stay strong in this difficult time and i know GOD will carry them though no matter how hard it may seem Just know that GOD will be there for You and His Family MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE.AND I WILL AWAY REMEMBER TOBIE CALLING ME MOTHER TERESA.

  9. Praying for his family during this difficult time.May God Bless You to find peace in the memories shared.

  10. Our sympathies to family and friends: May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times with Tobie, as you look forward to the time when no resident will say I am sick. Isaiah 33:24; and neither weeping, nor the cry of distress will no longer be heard. (Isaiah 65:19) We hope you all will be consoled and encouraged by Almighty God.


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