Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGlenn Elton BYRD 
470, Glenn Elton Byrd,261, Glenn Elton Byrd
470, Glenn Elton Byrd,261, Glenn Elton ByrdBirthDec 15, 1932, Caswell County, North Carolina470, Glenn Elton Byrd,261, Glenn Elton Byrd
DeathAug 7, 2024, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina261, Glenn Elton Byrd
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina470, Glenn Elton Byrd
Spouses
1Edith Valeree MASSEY 3, E. Valeree Massey Byrd,470, Edith Valeree Massey Byrd,404, Edith Valeree Massey-1933 – Deceased • LK34-D18,261, Glenn Elton Byrd
3, E. Valeree Massey Byrd,470, Edith Valeree Massey Byrd,404, Edith Valeree Massey-1933 – Deceased • LK34-D18,261, Glenn Elton ByrdBirthJun 28, 1934, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, E. Valeree Massey Byrd,470, Edith Valeree Massey Byrd
DeathAug 10, 2018, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, E. Valeree Massey Byrd,470, Edith Valeree Massey Byrd
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina3, E. Valeree Massey Byrd,470, Edith Valeree Massey Byrd
FatherWilliam Felix MASSEY (1901-1984)
MotherLillian Florence WALKER (1908-1985)
MarriageNov 13, 1954, Caswell County, North Carolina404, Edith Valeree Massey-1933 – Deceased • LK34-D18
Obituary Online notes for Glenn Elton BYRD
8/9/2024
Glenn Elton Byrd
December 15, 1932 ~ August 7, 2024 (age 91)
Glenn Elton Byrd, age 91, passed away August 7, 2024 at Duke University Hospital after several years of declining health. A member of the Primitive Baptist faith and a native of Caswell County, Glenn is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, E. Valeree Massey Byrd, and his parents, Anchor Clarence Byrd and Fannie Mae Fitch Byrd.
Survivors include Glenn and Valeree’s children and their spouses: Diane and Gary Hopkins, Gerald and Tracy Byrd, Glea and Stanley Haithcock, Ronnie and Janet Byrd, Veronica and Jeff Troxler. Grandchildren and spouses: Kevin and Samantha Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, Miller and Elizabeth Byrd, Leanne Byrd, Leah Haithcock Covington and Jordan Covington, Abby Haithcock Phelps and Ben Phelps, Luke and Mary Chayse Haithcock, Jacob Haithcock, Blair Byrd Wright and Taylor Wright, Zachary and Hannah Byrd, Megan Byrd Camons and Brendon Camons, Brooke Troxler, Grant Troxler, and Valerie Troxler. Step-Grandchild and spouse: Brandi Hopkins Qualls and Baron Qualls. Great-Grandchildren: Penelope Hopkins, Corbin Hopkins, Melanie Byrd, Jackson Covington, Sadie Covington, Caroline Covington, Noah Covington, Jonah Covington, Collins Haithcock, and Wells Haithcock. Step-Great-Grandchildren: Jaden Qualls and Reagan Qualls.
Glenn is also survived by his wife of four years, Helen Byrd.
Glenn was one of five children. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Byrd, and his sister, Rebecca Caison. Glenn is preceded in death by his brothers and their spouses, Richard and Lena Byrd and Ralph and Geneva Byrd.
Glenn graduated from NC State University in 1954 with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Education. He thoroughly enjoyed his time at NCSU, where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the president of the Collegiate 4-H Club. He was an avid Wolfpack fan for life. He proudly served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. After the Army, Glenn was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture for approximately a decade. Then, for over 40 years, Glenn and Valeree operated their family business, Alamance Carpet Mart. Glenn always had a friendly smile and a need for conversation. Glenn never forgot a farmer or a carpet customer. He loved his Caswell County roots and served in the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club for many years.
Glenn was a gentle man who absolutely adored his grandchildren, involving himself in many of their academic and extracurricular activities. He was always more than ready to attend a sporting event, especially baseball, serving as a little league coach for many years for his son’s and grandson’s teams. The love and support he showed to so many throughout his lifetime will not be forgotten anytime soon. He will be greatly missed.
Glenn fought Parkinson’s disease with grace for many years. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Life at Home Senior Care and Twin Lakes Community. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Funeral services will be held at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 13, at 3:00 p.m. with Elder Zachary Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington. 261, Glenn Elton Byrd
Glenn Elton Byrd
December 15, 1932 ~ August 7, 2024 (age 91)
Glenn Elton Byrd, age 91, passed away August 7, 2024 at Duke University Hospital after several years of declining health. A member of the Primitive Baptist faith and a native of Caswell County, Glenn is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, E. Valeree Massey Byrd, and his parents, Anchor Clarence Byrd and Fannie Mae Fitch Byrd.
Survivors include Glenn and Valeree’s children and their spouses: Diane and Gary Hopkins, Gerald and Tracy Byrd, Glea and Stanley Haithcock, Ronnie and Janet Byrd, Veronica and Jeff Troxler. Grandchildren and spouses: Kevin and Samantha Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, Miller and Elizabeth Byrd, Leanne Byrd, Leah Haithcock Covington and Jordan Covington, Abby Haithcock Phelps and Ben Phelps, Luke and Mary Chayse Haithcock, Jacob Haithcock, Blair Byrd Wright and Taylor Wright, Zachary and Hannah Byrd, Megan Byrd Camons and Brendon Camons, Brooke Troxler, Grant Troxler, and Valerie Troxler. Step-Grandchild and spouse: Brandi Hopkins Qualls and Baron Qualls. Great-Grandchildren: Penelope Hopkins, Corbin Hopkins, Melanie Byrd, Jackson Covington, Sadie Covington, Caroline Covington, Noah Covington, Jonah Covington, Collins Haithcock, and Wells Haithcock. Step-Great-Grandchildren: Jaden Qualls and Reagan Qualls.
Glenn is also survived by his wife of four years, Helen Byrd.
Glenn was one of five children. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Byrd, and his sister, Rebecca Caison. Glenn is preceded in death by his brothers and their spouses, Richard and Lena Byrd and Ralph and Geneva Byrd.
Glenn graduated from NC State University in 1954 with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Education. He thoroughly enjoyed his time at NCSU, where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the president of the Collegiate 4-H Club. He was an avid Wolfpack fan for life. He proudly served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. After the Army, Glenn was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture for approximately a decade. Then, for over 40 years, Glenn and Valeree operated their family business, Alamance Carpet Mart. Glenn always had a friendly smile and a need for conversation. Glenn never forgot a farmer or a carpet customer. He loved his Caswell County roots and served in the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club for many years.
Glenn was a gentle man who absolutely adored his grandchildren, involving himself in many of their academic and extracurricular activities. He was always more than ready to attend a sporting event, especially baseball, serving as a little league coach for many years for his son’s and grandson’s teams. The love and support he showed to so many throughout his lifetime will not be forgotten anytime soon. He will be greatly missed.
Glenn fought Parkinson’s disease with grace for many years. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Life at Home Senior Care and Twin Lakes Community. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Funeral services will be held at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 13, at 3:00 p.m. with Elder Zachary Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington. 261, Glenn Elton Byrd