Ronald Edward Byrd

Ronald "Ron" Edward Byrd of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away Friday morning, November 12, 2010, at home, after a long battle with brain cancer; his loving wife at his side. A celebration of Ron's life will be held Monday, November 15, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., at Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The family will welcome friends, from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m., at the main chapel prior to the service. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Born June 12, 1940, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Cecilia Pirrone Byrd Kaukas and Edward Kelly Byrd, Jr. Mr. Byrd was retired from Xerox after 27 years and was a member of Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant. He will be remembered among many things for his love of family and church. He is survived by his adoring wife, Diane C. Byrd; two loving sons, Jeffrey Lee Byrd and John Douglas Meekins; two loving daughters, Tamarra Byrd Kolb and Veronica Meekins Disinger and their spouses. There are seven grandchildren who will dearly miss their beloved Grandpa and Pop Pop. The family would like to thank Dr. Keogh, the women in the chemo department and especially Towanna Maxwell for their many kindnesses. Donations in his memory may be made to Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, to benefit local missions.