Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBobby Frank BYRD 3,262
BirthJun 18, 1936, Orange County, North Carolina262
DeathJan 20, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina262
BurialMount Zion Christian Church, 3210 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cedar Grove Twp, Orange County, North Carolina262
Spouses
BirthJun 18, 1938, Caswell County, North Carolina161
DeathNov 12, 19983,470
BurialMount Zion Christian Church, 3210 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cedar Grove Twp, Orange County, North Carolina470
FatherElder Lee BARTS (1901-1993)
MotherFlora Shelton CARMICHAEL (1913-1944)
Marriage1957262
Obituary Online notes for Bobby Frank BYRD
1/21/2024

Bobby Frank Byrd
June 18, 1936 ~ January 20, 2024 (age 87)

Bobby Byrd Obituary

Mr. Bobby Frank Byrd, of Mebane, NC passed away on January 20, 2024 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

A native of Orange Co. NC, he was the son of the late Albert “Stedman” Byrd and Bessie Smith Byrd.

Bobby was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Ersel Barts Byrd.

Bobby retired from Burlington Industries as a Rigger with 33 years of service. Following retirement, Bobby loved to travel and take cruises and was thankful that he got to travel across the United States. He will forever be remembered for being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, companion, and friend to all. Bobby lived life to the fullest.

Survivors include his daughters, Rachel Byrd (Carl) and Bobbie B. Underwood (Eddie); his son, Danny Byrd (Nicki); his grandchildren, Jeremy Underwood (Crystal), Joshua Underwood (Heidi), Daniel Byrd (Sarah), Robert Way (Heather), and Nicholas Wilson; his 8 great grandchildren; a special friend, Dorothy Wright and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday January 23, 2024 at the Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery with the Pastor Ronnie Byrd officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:00 PM on Monday January 22, 2024 at the McClure Funeral Home in Mebane, and other times at the residence of the daughter, Rachel Byrd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cone Health Cancer Center (ARMC)at 1236 Huffman Mill Rd # 120, Burlington, NC 27215 or to AuthoraCare Hospice at 918 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215. 262
Last Modified Jan 21, 2024Created Aug 21, 2026 using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Aug 21, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell

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