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Billy Byrd Panama City Beach, Florida Jan 11, 2021 Hey Dad! I love you and I miss you! Auburn Football and Basketball suck this year! Maybe things will get better next year! Hope all is going well up there! Love, Billy.

Pat Wells Lynn Haven, Fl Sep 02, 2020 Sad for your loss. Rejoying we will see Bill again.

Lisa Simon Fort Walton Beach, Florida Sep 01, 2020 What a beautiful service! Wanted to be there but already had a scheduled meeting. My heart aches for your physical loss but rejoices with you in knowing we will all see each other again! Forever! ?? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denise Waters Daphne, AL Aug 30, 2020 What a lovely tribute; a family man, a man’s man and God’s man! Love and prayers in Jesus-Denise Waters

Audrey Humphreys Fort payne, Al Aug 30, 2020 I met Bill several years ago at Fran and Gary Huffs. He was a really sweet guy and I'm sure he will be greatly missed. Praying for all the family and friends for your loss.

Charles & Doris Persons Mongomery, AL Aug 30, 2020 Bill, was a friend and will be missed in his community and at Blue Lake Emmaus meetings.

Deborah Norred Lynn Haven, Florida Aug 30, 2020 Bill was a very good person who loved the Lord and it was an honor to know him. God bless you all as you press on.

Tuquyen Yee Aldie, VA Aug 29, 2020 I’ll never forget Mr. Byrd’s kindness when I was a young reporter just starting my career at WMBB. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the Byrd family.

Yvonne Bishop Lynn Haven, Fl Aug 29, 2020 What a beautiful tribute! prayers and love too Cathy &family.

Jess Berthiaume Aug 29, 2020 Panama City, Florida

Brittany Budd Aug 29, 2020 Panama City , Florida

Bryan Skelton Nashville, Tennessee Aug 29, 2020 Bill Byrd was a prince of a man that I’ve known most of my life. His love of family, friends, community will be what I remember most. A gentleman with a competitive spirit and a good, good father and devoted husband. Mr. Bill you were loved my many and will be greatly missed. Fire up the grill upstairs and we’ll see you again one day! Bryan Skelton and Family

Bruce and Barbara Wilt Baltimore, Maryland Aug 29, 2020 Bruce here, I only met Bill once at Haley’s wedding and only spoke with him for a few minutes. But in that short time I knew that he was a very intelligent man who loved the LORD with all his heart. He left a lasting impression on me so much so that I felt like I knew him all my life. I know that sounds a little strange but that is the only way I know how to explain it. I miss him now and look forward to seeing him again when I go home to be with the LORD.

Charlotte woodham Mcdonough, Georgia Aug 29, 2020 I love you Bill I will always remember the times our family had together Hilly will be there and he will listen to some of your Auburn stories Hilly will be rocking our precious baby that God called when he needed another angel. I will always remember you and what you met to our family

Pammi jo Nevins Moriarty , New Mexico Aug 29, 2020 Bill Byrd was one of the first men We met when We joined Lhumc. His presence in Sunday school changed our lives more then he will ever know. Miss and love you Bill Byrd but we will see you again one day.

George Stewart Panama city , Fl Aug 29, 2020 Bill I love you and will see you again!

Charlie Adcock Aug 29, 2020 Panama City, FL

Mary Kennedy Panama City Beach, FL Aug 29, 2020 Bill Byrd was a fine human being. We worked together on the Board for Habitat for Humanity. He always made well thought out decisions, and was there to do anything that he could for the organization. This world has lost a bright light.

Howard Green Covington, Georgia Aug 29, 2020 I had the pleasure of working with Bill at News 13. He was one of the best, most caring and understanding people I have ever known. He will be missed greatly.

Sheri Chow Panama City, FL Aug 29, 2020 Thinking of you and your family today, lifting you in prayer as you celebrate Bill's life. Thank you for putting the service online so we could remember him with you. Hugs and love to you Cathy.

James and Sara Ann Turner Eclectic, Al. 36024 Aug 29, 2020 Cathy, Billy and Charlotte, and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Brandy Waters Dothan, AL Aug 29, 2020 We love y’all!

Tonya Green Covington, Georgia Aug 29, 2020 My sincere condolences and prayers for the Byrd family. Mr. Bill was an amazing person who mentored me more than he ever knew. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. Love and prayers!

Beverly Hutchinson Fredericksburg, Virginia Aug 29, 2020 Bill will be missed by many. Praying for peace and healing!

Barry & Jamie Pachciarz Indianapolis , IN Aug 29, 2020 Farewell, Mr. Byrd! We are grateful to have known you and we lift your spirit up in prayer. You lived an exemplary life and with the blessing of God you brought a beautiful family into this world. Thank you for being a great man and peace be with you!

Jules Strube I Lynn Haven, FL Aug 29, 2020 War Eagle Bill!!

Eric and Casey Andrews Lander, WY Aug 29, 2020 Uncle Bill will be missed for sure. So sorry we couldn't be there to see all the family. We love you Aunt Cathy. Stay Strong!

Gary and Sandy McElrath Panama City Beach, FL Aug 29, 2020 Sending our deepest sympathies to you Cathy .What a wonderful man you chose to marry . He will greatly missed.

Karen Fillman Aug 29, 2020 Southport , Fl

Stephanie and Jack Cox Dothan, AL Aug 29, 2020 Praying for you and your family. We love ?? you.

Bill & Darlene Budd Aug 29, 2020 Panama City Beach, Florida

Jules Strube Lynn Haven, FL Aug 29, 2020 Bill was a special man and will be missed by many! Love you so much Cathy.

GAIL AND RONNY COOPER Clayton, AL Aug 29, 2020 We love ya’ll and pray for comfort and peace!

Frank and Sheila Scott Lynn Haven, Florida Aug 29, 2020 So blessed to have known Bill. We celebrate his life with you today. Love you. Frank and Sheila

Clif Parker Suwanee, GA Aug 29, 2020 Bill was a mentor and a great friend. I’ll miss our conversations which covered every subject under the SON!

Heather Kretzer Lynn Have , FL Aug 29, 2020 Bill was an amazing boss, friend, and mentor. He was a man of God. I greatly appreciate everything he did for me and credit him in many ways for where I am today. Cathy, I love you and appreciate your friendship and mentorship over the years as well. I cannot imagine how hard this is for you. You have so many precious memories to carry. I continue to think of you and your family. You are in my prayers daily. Hope to be able to visit you soon.

Roseann Dubuisson Albertville, Alabama Aug 29, 2020 Cathy, you helped pull me out of a life on a downward spiral. Thank you for never giving up on me and always being there when i needed guidance. You would have never become the beautiful soul without Bill . so i want to also thank him for help molding you into the mama Byrd! Helping all these " lost sheep" and giving us all hope for a better future. They say behind every great woman is a man but i believe its truly when a couple compliments each other than greater deeds are accomplished!! I will thank God everyday for putting you in my path and that He gave you such an AWESOME husband for your life's journey. Bill was truly such a sweet and kind soul. We need more men such as him. I love you Cathy

Cinda Trexler Panama City, FL Aug 28, 2020 Mr. Bill was a blessing to all who crossed his path. What a wonderful man of God! So thankful I had the opportunity to be impacted by his life!

Donna Pfeffer Southport , Fl Aug 21, 2020 I love you And I know that God will carry you you’re the strongest lady I know and I know you don’t feel strong right now but you are the strongest lady I know

Michael Seamon Panama City, FL Aug 20, 2020 I can’t express in words all Biil meant to me, a great friend, an accountability partner and so much more. When I had to make the hardest decision in my life about my son he was right there beside me when the doctor came to talk to me, we prayed together and he supported me all the way. I’m going to miss the wisdom And humor he brought to our bible study and Sunday school. The one thing I know for sure is there was a great celebration when Bill arrived home to be with Jesus. Love ya brother Bill

Jackie Britt The Woodlands, Texas Aug 20, 2020 My sorrow is that I did not get to know this wonderfully supportive husband of my dear friend Cathy better. I cherish the time we had dinner on their porch on the lake with some of their friends. We had some common interests in going to Auburn, living in Montgomery at the same time, and trying to live the best life our Lord gave us. The Angels must have needed this dear man more. Bless the family he left to continue God's work.

Jimmy Panama City, FL Aug 19, 2020 I met MR. Bill through Mrs. Cathy, he always was nice man and not too long ago he gave me a ride after i fix a tire for Mrs. Cathy and my cell phone died and i couldnt find her, we laughed and talked about how cheap his cell phone service was and how my cell phone couldnt keep a charge and how i needed the phone he had..lol when i heard the news i cried so hard cause the Byrds are truly good people, it aint too many people see a 6'3 270 pound man knock at there door out of the blue in a rual area would great you with such a warm greeting, i knock on the door i said im lookimg for Mrs. Cathy he said come on in Jimmy, i was thinking he wouldntnt remember me cause i haded been out there in about 2 years and just met one time before when doing yard work, he said come on lets go find my gal she always doing something..lol then he call her and we begin talking away while riding to find her. I hope one day i can have a marraige like there's, I'm praying for the Byrd family and will always do my best to be there when Mrs. Cathy need me cause she truly does gods work! Sorry for your lost

Denise Waters Daphne, AL Aug 19, 2020 I met you once, heard your laugh, listened to you brag on your bride and was a recipient of your warm and welcoming ways. Blessed to have met you.

Laurence & Levonda Richesin Youngstown , Florida Aug 19, 2020 Bill Byrd was a great man he was the one who brought us to Florida for a job. He will greatly be missed.

Walter Woodrick Franklin, TN Aug 19, 2020 Bill was a caring, intelligent, funny, honest, well-intentioned, smart, fair and God-loving friend and mentor to me for twenty years. He loved Cathy, his family, his friends, his church, his Bible study buddies, his animals, and those in need. He had a gift for seeing all sides and getting to the heart of an issue by seeing through the clutter to the real issues at hand. I will genuinely miss him and our conversations. Thank you, Bill, for helping guide me and make me think! Love you, Walter.

Joni Byrd Panama City Beach, FL Aug 17, 2020 Dear Papa, I don't have the words yet to express all the ways you shaped and changed me over 25 years of being part of your family. We miss you terribly...I especially miss hearing your laugh. Thank you for welcoming me as a daughter, for speaking truth to me, for the numerous times we prayed together in Jesus' name. Thank you for loving us all! Well done, good and faithful servant. Love you, Joni

Lynn Gonzalez Panama City, Florida Aug 17, 2020 Bill Byrd wa personable and perceptive. Gracious to calmly listen. I felt confidence when listening and speaking with him.

Bryan Skelton Nashville, Tennessee Aug 17, 2020 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” ??Psalms? ?23:1-6? ?NIV?? Your Bill lived this passage.

Jane Bolinger Panama City, Florida Aug 17, 2020 Bill was a true Auburn fan. I think about the Auburn Creed and the words fit Bill perfectly!!!! War Eagle ???? forever!!!

Robby Thomas Dothan, Alabama Aug 16, 2020 I’m so sorry, Cathy. I’ll never forget the kindness and generosity you two showed me when I began in Panama City. I wish you peace & comfort!

Billy Byrd Panama City Beach, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Dad, I love you, and say hello to Grandma and Grandpa for me up there! Liam's practice is tonight at 8PM at Mosley. You probably can get a good seat! Drop me a line sometime and let me know how things are going up there. I need to know if they have BBQ and if Auburn is undefeated against Bama up there. War Eagle, and I Love You! Oh, we'll keep an eye on Gigi down here!

Clif Parker Suwanee, Georgia Aug 16, 2020 I am going to miss this great man. He was my mentor and helped me become who I am today. Please keep his family in your prayers. God speed, Bill Byrd.

Jane Bolinger Panama City, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Cathy.... No one has to tell you what a great man Bill was as you have known that for a long time. He was my Auburn buddy; he was always ready to talk Auburn when I saw him at church!

Bill Lang Panama City, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Bill's guidance and wisdom will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family.

Jim Turner Montgomery, Alabama Aug 16, 2020 Bill and Cathy have been great friends and we cherish the times we have had with them over the years. It is a profound loss.

Barbara Hamner Panama City, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Bill was such a kind man and I am blessed to have known him!

Alisha Cade Panama City, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Today I found out that I lost a dear friend on Thursday. The last thing he said to me spoke great words of wisdom into my life. He told me that everything in life happens for a reason so before you get mad or sad, just think... and thank the Lord for this day. I will mis you forever, Mr. Bill. You forever changed my life for the better!

Ingela Haas-Forschel Solingen, Germany Aug 16, 2020 My American Dad, Bill, passed away due to Coronavirus complications. I wish I had the chance to introduce him to his German grandchildren. Thank you for introducing me to American football, Reese's peanut butter cups and for being the best host dad a little German girl could ever have had! War Eagle!

Bryan Skelton Nashville, Tennessee Aug 16, 2020 RIP, Mr. Bill Byrd. You will be missed. A gentleman and a pro. So many good memories. Heaven is a bit sweeter today.

Pat Sabiston Panama City, Florida Aug 16, 2020 Bill was a good friend and a talented webmaster for our ministry, Crossing Paths, Inc., which Cathy and I work in together. I can guarantee you when Bill got to heaven, our Heavenly Father told him, "Well done" He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill's extraordinary family.

Carol Montgomery , AL Aug 15, 2020 My big, big brother! Family celebrations will not be the same without you. No longer do you have to wonder “when can we leave”. Seriously, you loved our family and you loved me and Boyd. We always enjoyed our visits with you. Auburn football (if we ever have a season again) will not be the same either. Thank you for loving my sister and providing her with your love and grace. Your lake home is quiet without you. You are loved and missed. Love you much, Carol

Charlotte Donlon Birmingham, AL Aug 15, 2020 I'm so thankful for my dad and all he taught me and modeled for me. I'm thankful for his life and work and love. He always made sure I knew he loved me and my husband and our children. He told me at least once each week and sometimes many times each week. He also made sure we knew he was proud of us and that he prayed for us daily. When I asked him for prayers for specific situations, I knew he would actually pray instead of just saying he would pray. He often followed up with me about my prayer requests for me and my family and people he's never met. And he sent silly texts and dad jokes that made me laugh (and sometimes roll my eyes). I miss him and look forward to joining him at the The Heavenly Feast. I'm heartbroken but not without hope. Much love to everyone who knew him and loved him.

Billy Byrd Panama City Beach, Florida Aug 15, 2020 Dad, what can I say? It's weird down here without you texting and skyping with me everyday. I miss you. I love you! See you soon (but not too soon)!

Miranda Wilkins Panama City, Florida Aug 15, 2020 I am so thankful for the part that you and Mr. Bill have played in my walk of faith!! I will forever be grateful for the example that Mr. Bill set as a godly man!

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Bill Byrd's Celebration of Life